All this week in the Etsy Shop!!

More Scrap Packs

**Edited....Scrap Packs are SOLD OUT

Two new scrap packs are in the shop today!

Scrap Packs

**Edited**

Scrap Bags are sold out

I've added 4 bags of fabric scraps to the shop today! Each bag is a one gallon size Ziploc bag crammed full of fabric scraps.....perfect for hair bows, clips, scrapbooking, fabric flowers etc.

Get yours today....

5/10/15/20 SALE

There's a really big sale going on in the Etsy Shop! Over 30 items have been reduced to either $5, $10, $15 or $20. That's more than 50% off on some items!!
If your looking for a gift or will need one soon, now is the time to stock up!!

The sale will last all weekend and items are ready to ship!

New Product Shots

Click, Click, Click! I've been taking lots of new product shots lately and thought I'd share a few! There are still more to come and eventually all the Etsy Shop pictures will be updated too!
Speaking of the Etsy shop.....have you noticed the lack of new listing lately? I am happy to have been super busy with orders outside of Etsy but am sad that the shop is looking so neglected. I should be adding new items soon.

Finalists Announced

You may remember a few posts back when I mentioned that Etsy was hosting a Handmade Kids Contest. Well, the time has come and the finalists in each of the 7 categories (Art, Accessories, Toys, Clothing, Home Decor, Eco-Friendly and Furniture) have been announced. Each category has 40 finalist and from these finalist one winner will be chosen by a fantastic panel of experts...

Mark Frauenfelder
Category: Toys
Website: http://www.boingboing.net/
About: Mark Frauenfelder is the editor-in-chief of MAKE magazine and the founder of the blog, boingboing.net.

Amanda Kingloff
Category: Accessories
Website: http://www.parents.com/, http://www.goodyblog.com/
About: Amanda is the lifestyle editor for Parents Magazine.

Kelly Alfieri
Category: Clothing
Website: http://www.cookiemag.com/
About: Kelly Alfieri is the editor of Cookiemag.com and lives in New York City with her husband and 2 year old twin children.

Jodi Levine
Category: Art
Website: http://www.marthastewart.com/
About: Jodi Levine is the Kids Editorial Director at Martha Stewart Living and the mom of two little boys.

Holly Becker
Category: Home Decor
Website: http://www.decor8blog.com/
About: Holly Becker is the founder and editor of decor8.blogspot.com as well as a regular contributer to Real Simple and Domino.

Bonnie Alter
Category: Eco-Friendly
Website: http://www.treehugger.com/
About: Bonnie Alter writes for treehugger.com, on design, fashion, gardens and culture, from a British perspective.

Carrie McBride
Category: Furniture
Website: http://www.ohdeedoh.com/
About: Carrie is an editor at Ohdeedoh.com a website dedicated to the intersection of home, children and design. She is also a mother to 6-week-old, Miles.

The winner in each category will win a $200 Etsy Shopping Spree! While I am very excited about such a great prize, I am even more excited about having these talented judges roaming the halls of Etsy!

AND....I am also very excited to announce that my Pink Peony Play Dot has been chosen as a finalist in the Accessories category!

But wait...that's not the only great prize news! In addition to the contest winners there's a chance for you to win too. Just make your way here and vote for your favorites. You could win one of fourteen $350 Etsy shopping sprees. What a perfect way to get a head start on your holiday shopping. So...go ahead...VOTE!!

Jewelry Anyone?

Looking for some great new jewelry? How about an awesome giveaway?
Here's your chance.....just take a peek at Carrie's awesome new Etsy shop here, pick out your favorite and leave a comment on her blog here. Don't forget to leave your email address so she can contact you if your the lucky winner!

Free Shipping Sale ....

With over 30 shop items shipping for free your sure to find something you'll love! Stop by and take a look! You can choose to checkout one of two ways:
1. Pay for your purchase and have your shipping refunded to you.
2. Add items to your cart and request an adjusted invoice before you pay.

Happy Shopping!

Giveaways Galore

If you missed out on the last giveaway...don't worry! Stop by Wendy's blog.... Babies Gotta Have It and enter for your chance to win a great Quick Trip Organizer.

A very big thank you to Wendy for hosting the giveaway!!

Let's hear it for the boys!!

I am so excited about these new and fabulously adorable prints for boys!! They are new from Michael Miller and I am waiting patiently for them to be here. Oh what a glorious mail day that's going to be!!

Keep an eye on the shop for new items in these fabrics and more...coming soon!

A little Loopdiloop love....

My sweet little Bedbugs were the recipients of a much appreciated mention over at Loopdiloops! ~~Thank you Dani!!!
You may recognize the Loopdiloops name from a previous post here! Be sure and check out her blog and Etsy shop too for fabulous baby carriers and more.

The contests are coming, the contests are coming...

They officially start at one minute past midnight tonight so read up on all the details here and join in the fun!

Beach Babes ... Etsy Style

Hop on over and take a peek at some adorable beach inspired children's items...Etsy style!
You can find the article here as well as some great pictures of awesome items for sale.

Babywear by LemonCadet

Lemon Cadet is featured in today's Etsy Finds! You can view the article here, and be sure to check out her adorable items here.

Today

Handmade Kids' begins today! You'll find this banner on the top of the main Etsy page....follow it along to a great assortment of goodies for kids.

Handmade Kids on Etsy

photo provided by loopdiloops

Beginning July 14th and continuing to August 4th, Etsy will be shining the spotlight on great gifts, gear, ideas and more for the Handmade Kid! This is such an exciting event for the very large contingent of children's sellers on Etsy. In addition to highlighting what is sure to be some of the most adorable, useful and all around fabulous baby and toddler items you've ever seen...there will be contests, articles and lots of fun how-to's as well.

I'll be back posting with updates of what's coming next so stay tuned and be sure to keep an eye out for all the fun Handmade Kids stuff!

Bed Bugs

A perfect gift for boys and girls from toddler to tween. Patchwork fabric assortments make each bug an original. Bugs have two pockets on the back for holding a toothbrush and toothpaste on overnight excursions.
Stuffed plush and completely kid friendly....

These little ladies will be in the shop tonight with more to follow including some adorable pirate themed bugs for the little men in your life!

Sneak Peak

Sshhhh....it's a suprise! Something new is coming.....

One Little Eater....

Makes a splash! A big thank you to Katie of Katie Carolina Designs for featuring my Pool Stripe Little Eater in her super fun summery treasury!

You can also view the treasury here!

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