The "Minnie" Shirt

We are headed to Disney World this Thursday so I was inspired to do a Minnie Mouse shirt. My dear friend Sarah gave me the thumbs up on it, so I can now feel confident that my girls will not look silly in their homemade Minnie Mouse shirts in the actual Disney World theme parks. Hopefully Minnie Mouse herself will also find it flattering to her likeness. Maybe we will get pictures with Minnie and the girls in their shirts. If you are headed to Disney in the near future and would like custom Minnie or Mickey shirts I would be more than happy to do one for you. New ones will be offered in short sleeve instead of long sleeved

Minnie or Mickey shirt: $18

Happy Valentine's Day!

Last night I decided to make two princess dresses for Emma-Caroline and Sophie for Valentine's Day and for our family pictures that we did today. I used the simple circle applique so that they could wear these dresses again for occasions other than Valentine's Day. Emma-Caroline was so excited about her dress and I think Sophie was too, even though she couldn't quite express it in the same way as her sister. I think the applique on the princess dress turned out nicely and I will offer that as an option. I just so happened to have matching ribbon trim for the girls dresses. I think that it is important that the applique and ribbon match. Have a very Happy Valentine's Day!

The "Jack" Shirt

As the saying goes, "Sugar and Spice and Everything nice, that's what little girls are made of. Frogs and snails and puppy dog tails, that's what little boys are made of . . ." For my friends who have little boys, thank you for your patience with me in finding cute material that would be good for a boy's applique shirt. It's hard! It's much easier to find cute girl material, There's just more out there. I have decided with the naming of the "Mary Frances" shirt, that I will now call my shirts by a name. These simple applique shirts will still be known as the "Less-Is-More" shirt, but distinguished by font style, and fabric color by a particular name. As in this case, the shirt is called the "Jack." I am fortunate enough to live in a neighborhood with lots of little boys (6 in my cul-de-sac alone). I will therefore have other boy shirts to choose from as I make them.

Sizes 12 month - 5T

The Mary Frances Shirt

Of course you have heard of the Mary Jane shoe. I suppose it had to have been named after someone named Mary Jane who inevitably always wore shoes that looked like Mary Jane shoes. My friend Ann asked me to do a little shirt for her daughter with the circle applique and a letter applique on top. It's the first of this kind that I have done and since Ann gave me the idea, I am calling it the Mary Frances shirt in honor of her daughter Mary Frances who will be three on Valentine's Day. Happy Birthday Mary Frances from me to you! And thanks for the idea Ann!

Order the "Mary Frances" shirt:

Sweet Baby Items

Baby girl bib
Baby girl blanket

Baby boy items!

Onesie with applique and personalization $14

Bib with personalization $12
Hooded towel with personalization $20

Baby girl items!

My cousin Josh and his wife Emily recently had a little baby boy named Taylor Benjamin. What a great excuse for me to be able to monogram some sweet little things for him to wear and use. I also offer baby girl bibs and hooded towels. It's such a treat to be able to make something special for a sweet little one!

First Blog Order!

Today I completed my very first order off of my Josie-Bea Originals blog spot. It is for a friend that I used to teach with in Loudon whom I haven't seen in several years. I am thrilled to have been able to do these shirts for her little girl as well as to be back in contact with my friend. I am also excited to be able to offer a way for people to order some of my creations from my blog. This week, I am setting up a "Paypal" account so that people will also be able to pay online. Thanks Courtney for being my first web order! I hope you will like these little shirts for Gracie. I enjoyed making them for her.

Less-Is-More Name Shirt

"Less-Is-More" applique shirt with name $16

On a whim, I decided to place a full name on one of my "Less-Is-More" applique shirts as. I think it looks great with a name as well as a single initial. I tried my daughter Emma-Caroline's name as well on two lines and I think it still turned out nicely. I will post a picture of it soon!

What's in a Name?

Applique name and picture.

Applique picture and embroidered name.

Applique name only.

Isn't it amazing how adding a name or initials to an article of clothing can make that item one of your most favorite things! It is especially true when it is your child's name. They love seeing those letters that make up their own personal identity sewn across a shirt, hat, jacket, etc. I am pleased to offer name applique in which you can choose a fabric or fabrics and have your child's name or any other phrase placed on whatever strikes your fancy. Name applique starts at $10 for up to 9 letters in length. $12 for names longer than 9 letters. For double name as in the case of my daughter "Emma-Caroline" the cost is also $12 and may have to be on a double line. Picture applique starts at $10. Picture applique with name as seen in cat and Sophie tee-shirt shown: $12 w/o shirt. If I provide the shirt the cost is $16 for picture applique and $18 for picture applique with name.

The Travel Mug and Sippy Cup

Sippy Cup with name or three letter monogram. Choose your fabric and font style.
Travel Mug with three letter monogram. Choose your fabric and font style.


Go Vols! Travel Mug with name personalization. I did several of these as gifts for UT nurses.

I am also offering as a regular item at Josie-Bea Original the Travel Mug and the Sippy Cup. You can find these travel mugs in most specialty shops and boutiques with a single initial monogram. I am offering them with three letter monograms or names. You can also choose your own fabric and font style for your mug. The Travel Mug makes a great teacher gift, or for anyone else you want to give an extra special gift to including yourself.


The Travel Mug sells for $18, The Sippy Cup sells for $12.

Monogram For a Personal Touch

Anything can be monogrammed. Look for things at some of the discount stores like Wal-Mart or Target and turn ordinary inexpensive things into treasured personal things. I found the two items pictured at Target and Wal-Mart and simply added a monogram. Special things do not have to be expensive. Find something inexpensive and personalize it. Josie-Bea Originals offers personalization for the following prices:

One letter up to 4inches in height : $6.00

Three letter monogram up to 4 inches in height: $8.00

Name or phrase up to 4 inches in height: $8.00

Medium Monograms: 4 inches in height up to 6 inches in height: $10.00

Large Monograms: Letters greater than 6 inches in height: $12.00

Most monograms fall under the $6.00-$8.00 price range.

Happy shopping and monogramming!