April Design Challenge. It's time to Vote!

For April our Design Challenge theme was "Play ball!" We have lots of lovely entries from our team members, browse down and vote for your favourite item! Voting is open until 27th April.

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Treasury Challenge #57 - Summer Preview

The theme for the EtsyKids Team treasury challenge #57 was "Summer Preview".
Our team members created lots of beautiful treasuries featuring some amazing items, but the winner with a 88 views is...

Where will you take them this summer?

A ride in the car, a flight into paradise, a rainy afternoon at the cinema, camping in the backyard, a dive through the craft box, and three times through the dress-up closet,... enjoy preparing for the summer with these EtsyKidsTeam treasures!

Green Travel Passport Cover - Gift for Traveler! - Honeymoon Gift! GogaSmile $18.90	Airplane mobile - Red felt airplane and a white cloud - Children Decor to match decor - MADE TO ORDER LullabyMobiles $67.00	Made to order Road Trip Chalk Mat // Chalk Roll // Blackboard Placemat // Colouring Mat SewSofia £11.00	Baby summer romper, Toddler Sun bonnet, aqua polka dots, pink vintage fabric, pinafore toddler romper, kids play clothes, sun hat, one piece HankyBlanky $45.00
Hedgehog bear watercolor print flying barrel balloon nursery art kids room decor cute illustration ucuspucus $20.00	Appliqued Camper T-shirt, Retro Camping Shirt, Red Boy's Size 7 READY-TO-Ship, Other Sizes and Colors Available Upon Request JaneandJoshua $23.00	Easter candle with luxury hard cardboard box for packaging - Easter gift for boys and girls - Stuffed yellow car - plush animal LaPetiteMelina $29.00	Felt Rainbow Popcorn Bag Set eLeMeNOPkids $13.00
Rocket amigurumi crochet toy (ONE 8 inch) Sky Rockets in Flight IndigoToybox $34.00	Amélie Sailor - Handmade kitty art doll - OOAK soft doll - Nautical nursery decor - Unique doll - Christmas gift for girl - Baby shower gift jesuismimi €50.00	Train Nursery Decor - Duck Railroad Engineer Kids Wall Art GrizzlyBearGreetings $10.00	Set of 8 Eco-Friendly Sea Crayons childhoodstore $5.00
DIY Waldorf Inspired Native American Doll Kit ~ Peg Doll Kit ~ Handwork Activity ~ Kids Craft ~ No Sew/Low Sew Kit ~ Make Your Own Peg Doll TheToadstoolForest $14.00	2D Zoo in Pool - Boutique Burp Cloth Gift Set for Baby Boy or Girl MomNMiaQuilts $18.00	Scuba Kids Felt Board Activity Set byMaree $20.00	Car Shirt, Customized Organic Toddler Children T-Shirt, Cute Baby Clothes, Baby Boy Birthday Gift, Race Car Felt Applique, Hipster Baby KappamakiDesign $30.00

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Thank you Atelierspatz for creating such a lovely treasury!

Atelierspatz sells creative costumes, dress-up and other items for children. These feathery dress-up wings are a perfect match for this treasury! Visit her shop to see more of her wonderful creations.

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Meet Etsy Seller EllaLeneDesigns

Today we would like to introduce you to

Etsy shop EllaLeneDesigns

EllaLeneDesigns has been selling on Etsy since November 2014, they sell fun and affordable clothes for toddlers! Today they are going to give us a little peak behind the scenes of their Etsy shop.


What motivated you to start your shop?
I was motivated to start my shop by my two year old twins, Colin and Ella.  I started sewing as a hobby and then started making a few things for them including some simple skirts and vests as well as rodeo outfits :) We are from Houston, Texas. I really enjoyed it and decided to start creating new things and trying to sell them!  I absolutely love picking out new fabrics and trying new things. Everything I've learned about sewing, I've learning from my mom and taught myself the rest!  My mom sewed a lot of our clothes growing up and my grandmother loves quilting.  She made my baby quilt and baby quilts for my twins!

What is the story behind your shop name?
My shop name is Ella Lene Designs, name after my daughter Ella Lene.  My children are my greatest inspiration!  Ella is my "model" and loves to pose for pictures for me!  I'm working to get Colin into the "modeling".

What surprised you most about having your own craft / online shop?
It's not just sewing!  There are so many other things to do!  From business licenses, tax permits, compliance for children's clothes, and the list goes on!  I really love to sew so I don't mind doing the rest of the administrative part.  I have a business degree in Accounting, my MBA, and my CPA license and worked in the corporate world for 10 years before I had my twins.

What is your favourite creations from your shop?
I LOVE to make my ruffled skirts and honestly, I love coming up with new things to make.  It is a great challenge for me to try new clothes.

What do you find most challenging about being an Etsy seller?
SEO and promotion!  Those things are key to being successful!

What's your personal philosophy behind your shop / products?
My personal philosophy behind my shop and products is to create fun AND affordable clothes for toddlers that are made with quality.  I hand sew every piece in my shop and it is important that all my customers, especially the little ones, are happy!

What do you do when you aren't working?
When I am not sewing, I am taking care of my two year old twins and my one year old niece!

Anything else you'd like to tell us or share?
I truly feel like I have found my passion and I love what I do.

EllaLeneDesignsis offering a 20% discount in her shop. To use the coupon visit her etsy store and enter code "ETSYKIDS20" at checkout. 


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Meet Etsy Seller myfunnyclothes

Today we would like to introduce you to

Etsy shop myfunnyclothes

myfunnyclothes has been on Etsy since November 2013, but opened their store at the start of the year. They sell harem pants for all ages. Today they are going to give us a little peak behind the scenes of their Etsy shop.


What motivated you to start your shop?
Hello, my name is Esther, I was born in Spain but have travelled extensively, and I spent a long period of time in Argentina, Brazil, France and the USA.
Currently I live in Montana in a cute, very creative, young and enthusiastic town, with my husband and my 5 year old child.
I have always been very creative and have learnt to paint, create seed jewelry, macramé and different styles of cooking from all over the world.
I learned to sew in Spain many years ago, I spent two years studying dressmaking. I learnt to sewing for dolls, but found it was not so much my thing so I decided put my formal studying on hold.
But I continued sewing for myself, my family and friends.
Then a friend gave me a magic overlook sewing machine and .... how amazing this machine is! It encouraged me to start sewing again and I started to produce my signature harem pants. I decided to start promoting my harem pants to my co-workers, friends and am now also selling my designs in two boutiques in my village.
I find my sewing is the perfect combination with my current job, teaching in a elementary school.

What is the story behind your shop name?
I like to create different things, with many colors for kids and fun stuff as labels or unequal ways. Therefore Myfunnyclothes.

What surprised you most about having your own craft / online shop?
I like the idea of creating what you like and to have a space where I can share with others, and that people like what you do.

What is your favourite creations from your shop?
 I couldn't pick just one, each piece I create comes from a new idea, I create them in my personal time, and simply creating my pieces is a great enjoyment for me.

What do you find most challenging about being an Etsy seller?
I find the relationship between Etsy and social networking a bit strange and difficult at time.

What's your personal philosophy behind your shop / products?
Always support handmade and I look for the best quality-price ration when selecting my fabrics so that my pieces are affordable, comfortable and fun.

Anything else you'd like to tell us or share?
I am so excited to be part of the EtsyKids Team, I believe in my creations and I want a share with you. I hope you like it.

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March Design Challenge Winner!

March's Design Challenge had the theme "March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb!".
We had lots of lovely entries from our team member but the winning entry with the most votes was...

Baby Lamb hat with pink or blue ears in three sizes by IrishHooksAndYarn

This adorable baby lamb hat is made with a bulky-weight yarn and is available in three sizes. 

Here are some more lovely items from IrishHooksAndYarn
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Treasury Challenge #56 - Hoppity hop

The theme for the EtsyKids Team treasury challenge #56 was "Hoppity hop".
Our team members created lots of beautiful treasuries featuring some amazing items, but the winner with a 152 views is...

Hoppity Hop Easter's on it's way....

Enjoy these handmade goodies from the Etsy Kids team!

Anniversary SALE Baby nursery decor - Nursery art - Girls Room Decor - PINK GARDEN 12x16, Wall Art for Girls Room, Acrylic nJoyArt $100.00	doll sleeping bag AG 18 inch pink yellow bunny rabbit lamb Riley Blake woodland girl birthday American made PotatoBlossomStudio $12.00	Easter Egg Bunting - made with wool blend felt in rainbow colours, lovely item to add to your Easter decor. HandmadeCuddlesShop €12.00	6 to 12m Baby Bunny Hat Baby Beanie - Crochet Bunny Baby Hat in Rainbow Spray Flopsy Rabbit Hat For Girls Photo Prop BabaMoon $20.00
DIY Iron On Easter Bunny Applique - Easter Bunny in a Cracked Egg Applique - Ribbon Whiskers included- [EBA06-] Pastel Pink Bunny KatelyB $5.50	Easter Bunny Rabbit Toy - Hand Knit Stuff Bunny - Plush Doll - Gifts for Kids - Kids Toy Plush - Child Gift - Child Toy Plush Doll Riley cotuitbayknitter $65.00	3 Easter Bunnies Fruit SCENTED, Felt Chocolate Easter Bunnies with Satin Bows, felt food, Easter basket, Chocolate Bunny, children's tea set FeltLikeSweets $32.00	Baby Girl Easter Egg Hat Newborn Photography Props Baby Shower Gift Idea Spring Infant Girls Beanie Cute Hats by Mila milazshop $30.00
Girl's Kimono Dress, Girls Clothing, Kimonos, Toddler, Easter Dress, Toddler dress, Girl Dresses, pink dress, size 2T 3T 4T 5 6 7 8 HarmonyGirlsClothing $50.00	Baby pillow with lace trim,Personalized baby pillow, Baby pink pillow, Nursery pillow,Baby shower gift girl, Custom pillow Mybebito $25.00	Peekaboo Bunny, Easter Bunny Plushie, Bunny Stuffed Animal subtlesimplicity $15.00	Alphabet Letter Magnets Learning Toy - Modern Type Face - Home Schooling magnets - Back to School - Uppercase or Lowercase Letter magnets WalterSilva $28.00
Belle Mix & Match bunting pink yellow florals gingham pastel garland KatieClairesCottage $22.00	Children's Art, Bunny and girl, Nursery wall art, kids art Canvas and paper print " Baby Bunny" Story art, Laurie Shanholtzer, LaurieShanholtzer $18.00	Bunny Rattle - plush toy Sewanutter $8.00

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Thank you CuteNCurlyBowtique for creating such a lovely treasury!

CuteNCurlyBowtique sells cute and curly ribbon hair accessories. This Easter ribbon bow is the perfect match for this treasury! Visit her shop to see more of her wonderful creations.

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