EtsyKids Design Challenge for May: Vote Now!

Posted Thursday, May 21, 2009

Just in case you weren't in the mood for summer yet...here's a little taste of a Beach Vacation for you! This was the theme for May's Design Challenge, and I don't know about you, but now I can't wait to get to the beach! I can almost smell the salty air of the sea just thinking about it. :)

Check out all of the entries below, then click on the link at very bottom of this post to vote. Voting will be open through midnight EST on Wednesday, May 27th.






1. Beach Vacation No Slip Clippie Set

from AllThingsGirly














2. Day at the Beach Hair Clips Bow Clippies Barrettes Non Slip Duo

from love2sparkle
















3. New Olivia Twirl Dress Short Sleeve--New Sea Beauties Mermaids- Seahorses- Octopus-Fish- Free matching hair bow--custom 9mos up to size 6

from foofooandmore















4. Summer in Cape Cod Set of 2 Ocean Friends Hair Clippies

from roseyposeybowtique










5. Chloe and Friends

from kachingdesign










6. Crabby Patty Felt Clippy

from Emmaleesboutique












7. Tropical Island - Short Sleeve T-Shirt

from roseprintsonline













8. Beach Time with Zoe Kapooshi Sock Monster

from swiedebie















9. Island Girl

from bumblebellydesigns












10. Childhood At The Beach Memory Board

from kayskrafts
















11. beach comber - the patchy dress

from sunnybrookfarmdesign

















12. Eco Friendly Sundress with Double yellow and pink Gerber Daisy Removable Pin-Size 5- 6

from KuttinUp








13. A Day at the Beach

from HELICOPTERstudios










14. The Jane Peasant Dress- White eyelet with navy sleeves and red and blue ribbon accents

from mysweetchickadee














15. Lightning McQueen Summer 2009 Boys Boutique Custom Set

from Thumbora

















16. CSL Boutique Bohemian Set Choose Your Size

from CandyStickLane
















17. Raspberry n' Lime Toddler Swimsuit-Surfer Style Sun Protection

from sewnecessary















18. Groovy Turquoise Wooden Sailboat

from willowbaus











19. Happy Crab tee shirt for little boys

from jencdesigns













20. Hang Ten Boys Surfer Shorts and Top Set

from ChewChewsCloset


















21. White sunbonnet with yellow gerber daisy

from kidinthehat










22. Handprint Sun Kid Kit

from AndThen












23. Size 3 outfit - pillowcase style top and cropped pants - The Summer Collection

from SassySweeties














24. OOAK Size 2 Sailboat Dress or Bathing Suit Cover

from Missys










25. Ella the Enchanted Mermaid - Applique Shirt or Onesie-Choose your mermaids hair color

from perryjayne











26. Beach Baby 3 piece Gift Set

from thenook











27. Popsicle Cupcake Toppers - Set of 12

from lilbooandco








28. YOU'RE A SUPER STARFISH REVERSIBLE BIB

from babycheeks








29. Custom Personalized Towel...Beach Vacation...Pool Party...Bath Time....Perfect for Girls and Boys

from LittleBitShabby













30. A WHALE OF A TALE.. Whale Onesie - U Pick Size

from lilsoutherngirl














31. Made on Maui designer print Ankle Biter Lounge Pants 12 months to 4T Cocoa n Blue

from tikitales










32. Flip Flop Korker Barrette

from rosiescozies










33. Sea and Sand Korker Bow

from tiptopsdesigns
















34. SewSoNancy Boutique Pageant Nautical Sailor Applique Skirt Halter Purse 2-8


from SewSoNancy


















35. Happy Honu (Sea Turtles) and Circles Modern Baby Quilt

from jgdesigns














36. Girl's Pillowcase Dress / Top

from nanabrowns









37. Don't Be Crabby - Personalized Little Crab Tee or Onesie for Her

from MonogramMania










39. Juliet Baby Sunhat

from BurryBabies















40. NEW ... Under the Sea Pillowcase Dress ... by Avery Lane ... PBK Pink Chambray

from AveryLane

















41. SANDBOX Boutique Custom 3pc HULA GIRL Twirl Skirt Set

from btrflyshan














42. Summer Loving -ruffle diaper covers

from RaeGun












43. Fairycakes Boutique Malibu Monkey Set 2t to 7 Custom

from MamiGirlBoutique















44. SUMMER SPRING HOT PINK PAISLEY BANDANA PILLOWCASE DRESS 12M. TO 8YRS.

from PRINCESSDESIGNS















45. Personalized Embroidered SUPER SOFT Receiving Blanket

from MonogrammingByTammy





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And Then...we're ready for fun!

Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009

My middle son, Luke, is turning 4 in about a week. I am organizing a birthday party for him, and inviting his class. This will be his first *real* birthday party, so I want to make sure he has a lot of fun!

I asked my friend Darcy from And Then... to create something special for his party. If you've never seen Darcy's shop, then you NEED to check it out! She creates awesome craft kits for kids, and the best part is that everything, and I mean everything is included.

Darcy created this awesome caterpillar kit for Luke's party, and I just got it today.

You have got to see it!

First, we have a plastic shoe box sized container, personalised just for Luke:
Inside that container we found this super cute birthday card, just for Luke! He was thrilled to find this!

Here are each of the craft kits, individually packaged. All I have to do is give each child one of the plastic bags:

Each bag is ALSO personalised. Luke just LOVES seeing his name on all of the little bags!

Darcy even provided the paint, sponge brushes and little dixi cups for the paint. She thought of everything:
This is seriously cute, and seriously easy! I'm almost excited to have 12 three and four year olds painting in my back yard. Almost. :0)
If you have kids, or know someone who has kids, you NEED to check out Darcy's shop! You need to! She makes QUALITY time with your kids soooo much easier.

We can't wait to play!!

Thanks, Darcy!

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Written by tiptopsdesigns

Restraining Order!

Posted Monday, May 18, 2009

Sleeping and Awake Babushka Doll by snollygosters

I think I may start another business. I want to manufacture "fun" ways to keep children in their beds for an entire night.

Lately, my four year old has taken to getting up in the wee hours of the morning and either crawling into the master bed and flailing her limbs every which way, or she sleeps downstairs on the couch. I'm not sure why this all started, and she can't explain it, but it must be stopped! Aside from losing sleep when she's in my bed, it worries me when she's not sleeping in her own. I have to wonder, "what is she getting into?" Maybe she's raiding the refrigerator because she wouldn't eat her dinner, yet again. I don't know, but there has to be a way to keep her in her own bed.

Perhaps making velour covered bungee cords that hook onto either side of the bed across the child? Or maybe turn the bunk bed into a fort. Yeah, Fort Knox. But it will be the other way around and it can't be broken out of. Or perhaps a potent dose of Dramamine and a Kenny G cd. That last one does seem kind of cruel.

In any event, I could take a cue from Bob Ross and call them "Happy Little Restraints" for peace of mind and a good night's sleep. ;oP

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