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Show Your True Colors

December 4, 2020 By Shelly

fleece beanie earflap hat

Your brisk morning walk just got an upgrade and you can start to show your true colors!

In between distance learning with the kids, virtual work meetings and baking it may be tough to get outdoors and breath in the fresh air.  Getting outside clears the head, refreshes the soul and jumpstarts the day.  While I shirk on the everyday walker chart finding any time of the day is good to get out and take in the landscape…even if it’s not that pretty of a view. (heck, anything is pretty outside my house right now because I’m living with seven people).

SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS WITH A WINTER FLEECE HAT

THANK YOU TO ALL MY NEW SUBSCRIBERS!!
YOU ROCK MY SOCKS!

I want to be a hat person!

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Filed Under: Featured, Handmade Hats Tagged With: earmuff warmer hat, fleece hat women, warm farm hat, winter beanie for women, winter earmuff hat

SHOP LOCAL AT SHOP·TIQUE

November 4, 2020 By Shelly

handmade shop in Lake City, MN

Bound to be Creative welcomes you!
Welcome to the handmade shop in Lake City, MN. Handmade awaits you as you browse through the different handmade hats the Bound to be Creative makes and the colorful lanyards that are hanging around! Are you a grandma or have a little person in your life? The Doodle Coloring Totes are a perfect creative addition to a young child’s imagination!

SHOP HANDMADE at SHOP·TIQUE

REOPENING FEBRUARY 4 & 5, 2021!!
10am – 5pm

200 N. 10th St. Lake City, MN
(behind the hwy 63 Kwik Trip on the north side of Pritzl Storage)

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Filed Under: Blog, Featured, Handmade Hats Tagged With: bound to be creative, bound to be creative hats, explore minnesota, handmade reversible hat, lake city minnesota, lake city mn, new handmade shop opens, places to visit in minnesota, travel minnesota

Shop Opening October 2020

September 3, 2020 By Shelly

When someone asks me…why? a lot of times I follow-up with… why not? I’m not gonna beat around that paint brush…I’m thrilled to announce a….

Shop Opening October 2020 in Lake City, MN

Over the years watching you stroll around my show booth has been nothing short of a cool experience. Not only has been so great to meet you but to also get to know you and know your story. You inspire me!  

You inspire me so much that I’m thrilled to announce….

A shop•tique experience awaits you!

(pronouced: /SHäp,tēk/)

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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: bound to be creative hats, lake city minnesota, new store opening

Upcycling through Handmade

August 2, 2020 By Shelly

Have you ever felt a little rough around the edges or a slight bit edgy – okay a lot bit edgy? Raise your hand if this fits for you (by the looks of the virtual hand-raising you’re not alone). Read on to see my new adventures and how Upcycling through Handmade stitches new life with frayed edges and threads. Find out how you can tackle your “‘maybe someday” project, too.

Rough Around the Edges…literally
Allowing for a bit of self reflection on what was, is and what will be has been things as of late. Not only do we need to do a self-check every now and then but also self-reflect. We’re not perfect and life is not perfect. As a result we can maybe finally accept ourselves flaws and all. Moreover letting go of things that we can control vs. the things we can’t is what makes us well rounded and acceptable to ourselves and others. The future is somewhat unknown and all I know is the now and thank goodness God takes care of the rest.

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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: boho dresses for fall, comfortable dress for women, recycled clothing, recycling fashion, refashion

Handmade with Trust

June 15, 2020 By Shelly

handmade hats for women

In a world of uncertainty how do we know we are doing exactly what we should be doing or have to do or are we just simply doin’ it? Do we have a path that we can see or feel? Let’s stitch a little trust into the handmade while adding a dash of gratitude and humor.

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express hat confidence

February 16, 2020 By Shelly

SHOP HATS NOW
shop women's hat

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: hair loss hats, handmade hat, handmade hats, handmade reversible hat, reversible hats for women, shop hats now, spring hat women, women's hat

The Heart of the Matter

February 11, 2020 By Shelly

Whether we pour our heart and souls into something or not, we still may need to sort things out and get to the heart of the matter. In comes the forsythia branch – maybe she can shed some light on the subject and we can flourish in a new perspective. But first…remember that bread recipe I promised?…not sure if you’ll “knead” it as much as I do, but none-the-less it’s delish.

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How to Be a Hat Person

January 31, 2020 By Shelly

how to be a hat person

Welcome! So, I totally get it…plain and simple you want to wear hats but don’t know where to begin. Hello, my name is Shelly and I love wearing hats so much that I began to make them years ago because I could never get one to fit right. I’m here to help you be the hat person you want to be.

Do you often hear these negative voices about wearing hats…..?


My head is WAY too big.

– says retired woman that wants to show up her friends at book club

I LOVE them but they look ridiculous on me, ugh.

– says the taxi mom with peanut butter stains from feeding her 3 year old lunch

My friend is always wearing a cute cap, I could never pull it off!

– says the best friend that wants to be as confident as her hat-wearing friend


As your hat wearing expert, I get the pleasure of telling you that YES! you actually can wear hats. With just a few basic tricks not only will you find a flattering, well-fitting hat but you’ll also experience the extraordinary wardrobe up-leveling that comes with incorporating hats into your wardrobe.

And I am prepared to uncover everything you need to know in my FREE mini email course!

say no more ……I want in!

Life is busy, especially during this time of your life and as a mom of five myself, I too, struggled with wanting to feel put together after a full day of chasing kids, feeding the 5000, etc.

Let’s start with a simple question today:

Why do I want to add hats to my everyday wardrobe?

I got the answer hidden right here….

1. Handmade hats pulls together an outfit and makes YOU look put together
2. Disguises a bad hair day, because we all know that your hair may (or may not) have gotten washed this morning…or last night
3. Instant confidence after a crappy day at work
4. A shield from the world when you just wanna get your mail and go home

Join me and hundred’s of other women that learned how to beat the confidence battle while accessorizing with a hat!

okay, I’m convinced…HELP ME!

Bound to be….helping you, too,
XO Shelly

Filed Under: Blog, Featured Tagged With: comfortable hats, hair loss hats, hat for women, help me wear hats, how to be a hat person, how to wear a hat, love hats, reversible hats for women, want to wear hats, women's hat

There’s a Patch for That

January 14, 2020 By Shelly

After an energetic hiatus of putting Christmas away, remnants of tinsel glisten in the carpet (and on the dog) while distant scents of pine cone candles linger. In addition to shiny and scrubbed floors the house is cleaned and ready for January traffic as “normalcy” resumes. Besides starting a new decade with a smile and a deep breath I reflect on 2019 with much gratitude, lessons learned and clarity and finding a Patch for That …

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Did I Miss Something?

December 12, 2019 By Shelly

ready to ship handmade hat

Do you ever get that feeling you’re missing something? Whether it’s a joke or singing the wrong song lyrics since the 80’s. Ugh – we’ve all been there…and probably will be again. The Winter season is flying by and it’s not even Winter Solstice yet. Let’s poke our head outta the driveway snow bank and bond over a blue mug of coffee…

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