The Story Behind the Sparkle
đMeet the Maker: The Story Behind the Sparkleđ
âŞď¸Hello everyone! Katrina here and if youâve been following me for any amount of time, you know I have a deep-seated passion for dogs, design and detail. My journey did not start out with a glue gun and rhinestones; it started in the show ring. As a Biewer Terrier owner, breeder, handler I realized early on that the âsignature bowâ was not just an accessory, it was the finishing touch to an exceptionally well groomed dog.Â
âŞď¸Several years ago I set out to create a unique type of bow that I wasnât able to find offered in the US. I poured myself into sourcing high quality materials to ensure that every bow I created ensured that each dog I worked with looked their best.Â
âŞď¸What I love more than anything isnât just the fabric and the rhinestones, itâs you and your dogs. I love hearing about your adventures, celebrating your wins and finding that perfect color to make your dog âpopâ! My goal has always been to provide a level of quality that honors the breed standards I respect so much. Whether youâre aiming for a Best in Show or a Best in Living Room, I put the same amount of love and detail into every stone I set.Â
âŞď¸As your bow maker I am dedicated to designing bows that donât just sit on top of your dog's head but rather add the perfect finishing touch you are looking for. I am so incredibly thankful to those of you who have been with me from the beginning and those of you who have become dear friends throughout the years. You are what keeps my passion for dogs and bows alive.Â
- Rose Creek Biewers and Bows -
Does picking out the "perfect" bow feeling daunting? Does the prospect of having to pick the right shape, color, style and size feel incredibly overwhelming? I completely understand and you're in luck; this happens to be one of my favorite things to do. You can send me a head shot of your dog and I will work with you on creating bows that compliment your dog's natural beauty. I offer photo editing options that allow you to see what colors enhance and what colors detract from your dog. Let me take on the challenge of working color theory to help you in the process. Simply email me at rosecreekbows@gmail.com or send me a facebook message : Katrina Rose to get started on your one of a kind bows.Â
Before the Biewer Terrier there was the Shih Tzu, the Yorkshire Terrier, the Maltese... three breeds of dogs that wear bows. These bows were secured with rubber bands that were looped AROUND the pony tail of a dog. So it is only natural that one might think the barrette would go AROUND the pony tail. However, this is not the case. Not only will your bow not be as secure as you might like but over time your barrette will break. You might even notice that it starts to "bow" out from holding too much hair. Instead, use a rat tail comb and make a small pathway THROUGH the hair in front of the pony tail. Then you can insert the barrette and secure. Refer to the photo. Insert the barrette through where the black line is and NOT around where the red circle is.Â
Did you know that your bows come with care instructions? Help keep your bows looking their best for years to come.Â
đž Store your bows in a cool, dry place. Keep out of extreme heat - please don't leave your bows in the car during the summer time!
đž When handling your bows, do not hold them by the rhinestones. The heat from your hands can shift the placement of the stones. Instead hold the bow by the barrette and the center piece.Â
đž When storing bows it's best to keep them from overlapping or touching each other. Use a container that has seperate sections for each bow.Â
đž Use a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol on a qtip to restore the sparkle to rhinestones. But do NOT use on the fabric of the bow. You will bleach the fabric that way.Â