Meet Etsy Seller GirliePearlie3

Today we would like to introduce you to

Etsy shop GirliePearlie3

GirliePearlie3 has been selling on Etsy since October 2010, she creates adorable childrens clothing. Today she is sharing a little about her shop and selling handmade items.


What motivated you to start your shop?
Since I was the youngest in my family, I had the privilege of making custom- made clothes for my three nieces. As they became older, I missed sewing those lovely, classic garments. I desire to make clothes so that each little girl feels beautiful in a one of a kind outfit.

What is the story behind your shop name?
Actually, Girlie Pearlie was a nickname both my grandmother and mother called me. When I was young I enjoyed dressing in very feminine clothing with jewelry. Pearls were, and still are my favorite jewel. To me, they represent timeless beauty which I strive to accomplish in my clothing.

What surprised you most about having your own craft / online shop?
I think the most pleasant surprises have been meeting such wonderful customers from all around the world. I also have been amazed at my customers ability to custom design their own clothing as a custom in my shop.

What is your favourite creations from your shop?
My China Doll Pillowcase dress is very special to me. Most everyone who has ordered that dress, has adopted a child from China. Being adopted myself, I find making that dress an extra special blessing! I also released my first collection: " Pearls Summer Cottage". I am very proud of that line as well.

What's your personal philosophy behind your shop / products?
My mission is to provide quality, classic clothing that can be passed down for generations.
My Philosophy is to treat others the way I want to be treated.

How would someone (other then you) describe you?
Its always hard to answer for someone else, but I think most people would describe me as kind, considerate, humorous, and passionate about sewing.

What do you do when you aren't working?
I teach a course in Psychology at a local community college which I thoroughly enjoy! My other hobbies include: cooking, antique shopping, gardening, and reading.

Anything else you'd like to tell us or share?
I want to thank Etsy Kids Team for allowing me to share my shop with all of you. I am humbled to be apart of a group of such talented individuals.
Let all you do, be done in love 1 Corinthians 16: 14
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GirliePearlie3

GirliePearlie3 is offering 10% discount to all our blog readers for the next 24 hours. To use the coupon visit her etsy store and enter code "GIRLIEPEARLIE" at checkout. 

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It's a Girl Baby Shower!! Pink and Green Theme

Its time for a Baby Shower and even though summer is almost gone it doesn't mean we have to shy away from beautiful spring and bright colors as Pinks and Greens. I love making items with colors as a theme as much as an Item or character because It gives you tons of options to work with .You can pick one pattern and go with it or mix and match ! Chevrons are great as well as Paisleys here are some amazing Items I found to help you with your Girly Pink and Green Baby shower .

Invitations are always the first sneak peak to your party so show them what the theme is with one color or all of them . Have the fonts changed in the color scheme or just add one accent in the main color you are choosing ! Here we have the Baby Bump Silhouette in a beautiful invite from Lilybeedesigns that is super cute and is a DIY printable or for a little extra they will print for you . This little Elephant Invite and Thank you Cards from UrbanTickle are also a DIY printable that is an adorable green and pink mix as well as a great work on patterns. Both are stunning and I am sure are willing to help you customize as well .

Decoration and Location are very important .Most showers take place at home or in a restaurant/catering hall .Both are great options but of course at home you have more to work with because you make the rules ! Most places allow you to decorate as you wish as long as you do not ruin there in house set up. I always Like Flowers over balloons for a baby shower sometime balloons can look cheesy but that's just me! Diaper cakes are another great centerpiece option as well as strollers and rocking chairs you can rent. Table linen for this theme I would choose a white or a very light pink then let it pop with a lime green napkin ! I Love banners and for Baby showers you don't have to be limited to just one but you can have them in different sections of the party and use different ones as well . Here we have one from DesignGirl16 with great circle shapes and hot pink, pink and green patterned papers all tied in with matching ribbon. The second is a Gorgeous felt heart garland from Lullabymobiles  that would be great on a wall or I would drape it over the mom to be chair or gift area ! The Fringe Backdrop from Bellaandteoboutique that is Amazing for a candy table backing a dais backing or anywhere that you want to make a focal point it is stunning. They all make great décor and all work well together .

Now you have to keep these guests busy because lets face it these parties can be a little boring for the not mommy yet friends in the group ! So games are a must . Have a guess how many pacifiers in a vase game where the closest guess wins. Another great thing to do is have a Chinese auction at the shower with little basket gifts and raffle tickets they get at the door or leave them in the napkin for them to use to pick the prizes they want then have the raffle called out during dinner to keep the ladies entertained. Another great game is Baby Shower Bingo from TooCuteInvites shown below. Guests write in the baby gift item they think will be shown and have them cross them out as you open your gifts. Once they have a line then Bingo they win the prize. Also I have a demo of how to make these adorable Diaper pencil holders you can leave on the desk or on the table with the games. They are super easy . All you need is a Diaper , Glue Gun, Ribbons, Toilet paper roll, Paper trim, and 3 inch circle cut out for bottom so the pencils don't fall out. Glue and roll the Diaper onto the toilet paper roll and roll it up. Add the 3 inch circle to the bottom then roll the trim onto the  top and glue. Tie it all tight with the ribbons so it looks a little bunched up. Easy and Cute !

Favors are also a big part to have your guest remember your party. Candy tables are always favorites at baby showers as well as cookies and milk tables . This way guests can enjoy there favors there and at home too ! Of course you cant have a dessert area with out cupcakes or give the cupcakes in adorable boxes as the favors alone. These cupcake toppers from LenasCakes which are adorable little baby faces and baby bottle tags that help make your homemade cupcakes beautiful and cuts your decorating time in half ! Another adorable favor is this Washcloth lolly pop from Princessandthepbaby They are cute washcloths rolled up into a lolly pop design and you can add them to a great centerpiece or have them laid out onto the dish when guests sit at there tables.

Now normally I would talk about food but since these parties are usually catered we will leave that to the chefs ! and we can talk about these great gifts for mommy to be and baby !! All it the Pink and green theme . First we have these great milestone gifts . This print from PitterPatterPrint  which is a 8x10 print using the new baby footprints ! what mom or dad wouldn't love this it is such a great baby shower gift that lasts a lifetime. The next one Is these cute milestone Wooden Blocks from GetCraftyCreations perfect ways to set the scene for the monthly picture we all love. Onesie Stickers are always great gifts too for mommy to add to any onesie the baby has on and you have a great monthly picture as well .These from SweetSeraphina In beautiful prints for little girls but they have tons more to match any theme you need ! All these are very personal and great to give because with all the registering mommy forgets the little things they need .

Blankets, Burp clothes and Diaper Carriers are always great gifts and mommy must haves ! you can never have enough blankets and these are stunning . The Green pattern on the blanket from ComfyFeely is stunning and super comfy 100% cotton . The Burp Clothes from Ahmelie and chic and modern this trio beats any boring store made burp cloth pattern ! Another great unique gift is this Diaper carry bag from HalieghsBabyGlam is a clutch type bag to hold and hide all those diapers so cute and so hip !! The last Blanket from Kikikiddos is stunning and the pattern is so beautiful for any nursery I would plan the whole room around it I love it so much . It is also very comfy for baby and 100% cotton . They are all glam gifts you will never find at any baby store and that is what makes them super special !

I hope I made planning you baby shower a little easier with all these great Items . As I always say these are all handmade escpecially  for you  and your baby from amazing EtsyKids team members. I stress to use the Request a Custom Order button !!!! As a shop owner myself we love making new items and make them the way you or the mommy to be wants them so don't be afraid to ask.

Not only are these items great but they are offering coupons for out readers as well ! now you have to check them out !!

TooCuteInvites - PINKGIRL – 10% off

Lilybeedesigns -10% off any order: ETSYKIDS10

UrbanTickle -THANKS11 for 10% off 

LullabyMobiles - ETSYKIDS15 15% off

BellaandTeoBoutique - like on facebook for coupon

LenasCakes - ETSYKIDsBLOG10 10% off

PrincessAndThePbaby -FAVORSSHIPFREE for any favor order over 24ct

SweetSeraphina- ETSYKIDS15". 15% off

ComfyFeely -Etsykids10 with 10% off.

Ahmelie -ETSYKIDS10 10% off

HaleighsBabyGlam -  FREE2SHIP - Free Shipping

GetCrafyCreations - ETKDZ15 15% 0ff

Happy Celebrating
Xo
Adriana

Adriana's shop is Too Cute Invites, Unique handmade invitations and party accessories. You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter for updates and new items

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Treasury Challenge #17 - Space Adventures

The theme for the EtsyKids Team treasury challenge #17 was "Space Adventures". Our team members created lots of beautiful treasuries featuring some amazing items, but the winner with 194 views is...

'Space Adventures' by CaterpillarShop

Thank you CaterpillarShop for creating such a lovely treasury!

CaterpillarShop makes lots of colourful items for kids, including her felt quiet books, quilts and play mats. We just love this soft quiet felt book - three little pigs.

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Kids In The Kitchen

Here in Australia Masterchef has just been on tv. Masterchef is a show where home cooks are given challenges and cook up a feast.
It is hugely popular and has encouraged parents and kids to get back into the kitchen and cook real food from fresh local ingredients from scratch.

Getting your children involved in preparing and cooking food is a wonderful chance to teach them some necessary life skills and loads of fun for them too. Use the time in the kitchen together to teach practical skills such as safety, hygiene and to identify healthy foods. Get the kids to read the food labels and see what ingredients the kids recognise.  Discuss what additives and colours are and what the numbers mean in the ingredients list. Ask them what foods on the labels they know are healthy and where the foods come from.

Children are much more likely to eat food they have helped prepare themselves too.  Try one of the very simple recipes below.  They are fantastic recipes even for very fussy eaters.

Grape Caterpillars

Ingredients:

300g green grapes

short wooden skewers

1 x 50g tube writing fudge, white chocolate

mini milk chocolate bits

Method

Step 1. Remove grapes from stalks, wash and dry well.

Step 2. Thread grapes onto skewers.

Step 3. Trim points from skewers with scissors.

Step 4. Dot writing icing onto the back of the coated chocolate chips and place as eyes on each 
caterpillar.

Chickpea Dip

 

Ingredients:

420g tin chickpeas, strained

1/2 cup Italian parsley leaves

zest and juice of 1/2 lemon

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tbs warm water

Method:

In a food processor/blender, add chickpeas, parsley, zest and lemon juice and blend until combined, approximately 30 seconds.

Remove lid and push the mixture down from the sides, add salt and pepper.

Replace lid, turn on again and drizzle in the oil. Continue to run for 30 seconds to combine. While the motor is still running, add water.

Once the mixture is thoroughly blended, remove and store in fridge for up to 7 days.

Just as fun as actual cooking and eating is pretending to cook and for kids to use their imagination in play. Take a look at some of the items below from talented Etsy kids team members.

Crotchet Tea Set by Cuddlebugkids

Wooden Eggs by Cakeinthemorn

Recycled Tshirt Corn by Nuetome

Strawberry Play Food Set by Creativewishes 

Written by Mel from Creative Wishes, Handmade Toys For Creative Play
Creative Wishes Blog
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Meet Etsy Seller BabywearbyBabs

Today we would like to introduce you to

Etsy shop BabywearbyBabs

BabywearbyBabs has been selling on Etsy since January 2011, she sells handmade trendy boutique baby clothes, hand knit sweaters, booties, socks, accessories all in bold beautiful colors and textures. Today she is sharing a little about her shop and selling handmade items.


What motivated you to start your shop?
I have always loved to create and I have done macramé, needlepoint, crewel, and lots of sewing in the past. I decided to take up knitting again when the financial crash of 2008 kept me awake at night. Knitting was a way to keep my hands and brain occupied on other things while utilizing the creative side of me. I ended up with so many sweaters, socks, and booties and no grandchildren so I decided to see if other people might like what I created - and Babywear by Babs was born.

What is the story behind your shop name?
My shop name is pretty straight forward. I only knit for children sizes newborn to around 2 years. And Barbara is my given name but some people call me Babs - a nickname I rather like, hence: Babywear by Babs.

What surprised you most about having your own craft / online shop?
I was surprised at just how difficult it is to be noticed and appreciated by the wide world out there. I thought that "if you open it they will come" would apply to me and I soon found out that you have to work hard to be noticed and you have to provide quality, unique products. Since opening my shop I have learned Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Wanelo, and several other social media sights. And I work it every day along with creating the inventory to keep my shop stocked.

What is your favourite creations from your shop?
My favorite creations are my fisherman knit sweaters. So much time, creative energy, and mathematics are involved in coming up with a new design that fits properly. Once completed there is a real sense of accomplishment and joy. I love the texture, pattern and beautiful wool colors I use to create these sweaters that I think once finished they are really works of wearable art.

What do you find most challenging about being an Etsy seller?
Knitting takes time and it is hard to keep my shop inventory at a level that I consider adequate. Others say you need 100 items in your shop to be noticed - well I have a hard time keeping more than 30 items in my shop at one time. Perhaps that is a blessing because it means that items are selling and not just sitting there looking pretty.

What's your personal philosophy behind your shop / products?
My personal philosophy is be different. Create something that will be a joy for someone else to own and wear that is high quality and cannot be purchased at Target or even Bloomingdales.

How would someone (other then you) describe you?
Probably as introspective and detail oriented.

What do you do when you aren't working?
Oh, I cook for my family, exercise, take yoga classes, and work in the family business. Knitting is actually a stress relief for me.

BabywearbyBabs is offering 10% discount to all our blog readers. To use the coupon visit her etsy store and enter code "BLOG10 at checkout. Valid until December 31st 2013.

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August Design Challenge Winner!

August's Design Challenge had the theme "Fall Back to School"
We had lots of lovely entries from our team member but the winning entry with the most votes was...

Crayon "Create and Destroy" Twin Onesies Set by twinzzshop

Create and Destroy (or sometimes DIVIDE and CONQUER)

these cute crayon onesies capture life with twins(or siblings) enjoy!!!

These are hand-cut(from repurposed t-shirts) and hand-sewn onto rabbitskins onesies.
Onesies available in the following sizes: newborn, 6 months, 12 months and 18 months.

Bigger sizes available on request.

~ Twinzzshop

Here are some more lovely items from Twinzzshop!

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