How Painted_with_Grace started….

I originally visited ebay as a ‘browser’. I just wanted to see what ebay had to offer. I found some really cute things. I’m the type of person that always wanted that extra special for my kids. So I searched ’boutique’. WOW….what cute things there were back in 2003. I bought my first custom boutique pair of overalls for Gracie from petiecat.

My baby in her first outfit…..

First outfit

I couldn’t believe I spent $70 on a pair of overalls. That was a shocker compared to what I was used to spending. Now that seams like a deal…lol. From there I bought and bought. I also had that “I think I can make this myself” deep inside by head. I made friends on boards and groups that got me where I am today.

SOOOOO 3 years later in 2005, I decided to paint a dress for my niece’s 3rd birthday. She loved the Strawberry girl and I thought…”why not?”. I got some advice and TONS of help from my StudioE group member Tasha (my_sweet_chic). It sold for $85….woohoo!!! I was hooked and Painted_with_Grace began……

Here’s sweet Kaylee…I think she was 3 at the time