June Design Challenge Winner!

Posted Monday, June 30, 2014

June's Design Challenge had the theme "Hold my paw and let's be adventurers!".
We had lots of lovely entries from our team member but the winning entry with the most votes was..
Red Riding Hood and Wolf Softie Sewing Pattern e Book PDF by DollsAndDaydreams

This PDF e-book consisting of 2 full step by step Photo Tutorial Sewing Patterns to make a Little Red Riding Hood Doll that is 16” (40.6 cm) and a Wolf Softie that is 19” (48.5 cm) tall from cotton and felt fabrics. Unlike the fairy tale ... they are the best of friends! Little Red loves her Wolfie and shares all of her cookies with him! 

Here are some more lovely items from DollsAndDaydreams.

Snow White Sewing Pattern PDF Princess Doll Tutorial DIY - reversible Capelet, shoes and felt apple patterns includedAlice in Wonderland White Rabbit Sewing Pattern PDF Play Set 1Wizard of Oz Sewing Pattern PDF Play Set e book - Dorothy Doll Toto Dog Softie & Wicked Witch of West  Stuff Toys - Set 1Rapunzel Princess Sewing Pattern PDF Cloth Doll Yarn Hair DIY Felt Mirror Brush Comb Beauty Salon Tutorials Included
Breast Cancer Doll Sewing Pattern PDF - Wigs Hats Headbands Head Scarfs - Cuties for a Cure Fundraising for Cancer ResearchFrog Sewing Pattern PDF - Fairytale PrinceTeddy Embroidery Machine ITH Pattern Memory Bear Stuffie Plush Personilized Monogramed DIY Toy Quick EasySuperhero Sewing Pattern PDF - Removable Doll Glasses, reversible Mask, Cape, Belt included, Plus Glasses, Mask will fit your children too

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Treasury Challenge #37 - Dotted Lines

Posted Sunday, June 29, 2014

The theme for the EtsyKids Team treasury challenge #37 was "Dotted Lines".
Our team members created lots of beautiful treasuries featuring some amazing items, but the winner with a whooping 387 views is...

Boutique bow- Chevron- Woodland- Photo prop-  Baby headband- Toddler headband-EtsyKidsTeam-Animal Print- Childrens headband
$8.00
Monogrammed Bib and Burp Cloth set - Navy Blue and Green - Stripes and Polka Dots - Etsykids Team - Personalized Baby Bib
$26.00
Girls Faux Smocked Fish Ruffle Shirt
$24.00
Striped What's In a Name Birthday Tee - LIMITED EDITION
$25.00
CUSTOM punk baby 4 piece MIXED PRINTS crib bedding set fabric Groovy Guitar Lagoon stripes dots chevron
$225.00
SUPER Chunky Rainbow Girls Chunky Necklace - Rhinestones, Polka Dots - Chunky Beads Necklace - Bubblegum Beads - Summer Photo Props Birthday
$21.00
grey polka dot light switch cover
$8.00
Reversible Car Seat ARM PAD Handle Cushion - Cute Red Chevron, Zig Zags Stripes
$14.00
Pink and Brown Polka Dot Toddler Tote - Can Be Personalized
$10.00
Blue or Pink Polka Dot Owl Pillow - Plush Owl Pillow
$26.00
Pillowcase Dress CHEVRON Grey with Pink Dots baby toddler girl
$20.00
Personalized Bib Appliqued in Polka Dots for Baby by Tried and True Designs on Etsy
$14.00
Girls Montessori Apron, Simple Kids' Apron, Preschool Apron, Striped Pastel Pink and Taupe, Fits 3-7
$30.00
Custom Boutique Polka Dot Birthday Number Appliqued Tee Your choice of number
$22.00
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Thank you MoonLitPrintables for creating such a lovely treasury!

MoonLitPrintables sells stickers, invitations and party favors We love her patterned baby month by month stickers. Visit her shop to see more of her wonderful creations.

Meet Etsy Seller Melinda Bryant Photo

Posted Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Today we would like to introduce you to

Melinda Bryant Photo has been selling on Etsy since September 2011, they sell party items, such as invites, decor items etc, plus some lovely photo art prints! Today they are going to give us a little peak behind the scenes of their Etsy shop.

Reptile Party Thank You Cards -- print at home -- 4x5 -- instant downloadReptile Party Coloring Page Table Runner or Wrapping PaperReptile Party Table Tents Snake Diecut, 2x6" folded, pack of 6Dinosaur Party Poster Backdrop 2x3' print at home

What motivated you to start your shop?
My kids!
Our rowdy boys shared a bedroom and it just wasn't working.  We decided it was time for them, and us, to get some sleep.  They weren't happy about being separated so I offered to decorate their bedrooms in the themes of their choice.  That got them excited!  One son chose animals and the other chose dinosaurs.  So the three of us set out to take some pictures, which eventually became the first of many products offered in my shop.

What is the story behind your shop name?
I had already built a photography business under the decidedly un-creative name of Melinda Bryant Photography.  Titles aren't my thing.  When I went to open my Etsy, I decided to take advantage of the internet presence I'd already built.  Unfortunately it was too many characters for Etsy, so a truncated "Melinda Bryant Photo" was the perfect solution.  I kinda like it better anyway.

What surprised you most about having your own craft / online shop?
I think I have been more excited than surprised.  The idea that I have the freedom to create anything I can dream up, and offer it to the world is so thrilling!  The possibility inspires me.

What is your favourite creations from your shop?
I love my party animals.  Back when I only sold prints, I used to look at my ferocious dinosaurs and imagine them with monocles and top hats.  One night, as I lay in bed, my T-Rex wandered into my head wearing a party hat.  I loved it!  The next morning I put together the first of my birthday invitations.  I quickly realized that any animal is adorable with a party hat on :)

What do you find most challenging about being an Etsy seller?
My biggest and best challenges are the custom order requests.  People have great creativity!  It used to worry me when I first started, that people would ask for things I didn't know how to make -- so of course it happened all the time.  I'm so glad!  It forced me to jump hurdles I would have avoided without the pressure of expectations.  Some of my best products have been the result of custom order requests.

What's your personal philosophy behind your shop / products?
Foremost I want everything I sell to be of the highest quality.  If I wouldn't buy it, I won't sell it.  Most of my products are print-at-home items, so ease of printing is also at the top of my list.

What do you do when you aren't working?
I'm a mom.  I drive carpool, volunteer at the school and church, and shuttle kids to games and practices -- meanwhile we eat ramen noodles for dinner and the clean laundry never gets put away.
Girl Dinosaur Birthday Invitation -- print at home -- 4x6"Circus Birthday Party Candy Bar Wrappers -- print at home -- digital fileJungle Party Invitation -- print at home -- 5x7" -- gender neutralBlack Widow Spider wall art for insect lovers creepy 8x10"

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Re-Growing Vegetables Experiment

Posted Monday, June 23, 2014


I was inspired recently by an article from  Wonder How To about how to re-grow vegetables.  It looked like a fun and easy experiment to do at home with my girls.

 We often have left over onion pieces at our home that I don't end up using so I thought this was a great opportunity to reuse it .  Other vegetables we have successfully re-grown in our home are celery, garlic, and romaine lettuce.

 There are several others examples for regrowing vegetables in the article such as carrots greens, mushrooms, and ginger that you might want to give a try.  The article has great photos of each vegetable so take a look if it's hard to imagine what the re-grown vegetable might look like.

Dorinda's shop, Raising Green Kids, offers eco-friendly products for your family. Follow her on Facebook and twitter and at her blog.

June Design Challenge. It's time to Vote!

Posted Saturday, June 21, 2014

For June our Design Challenge theme was "Hold my paw and let's be adventurers!"
We have lots of lovely entries from our team members, browse down and vote for your favourite item!
Voting is open until 27th June.

Meet Etsy Seller Baby Delights: A Children's Store

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2014


Today we would like to introduce you to
Etsy shop Baby Delights

Baby Delights has been selling on Etsy since October 2011, they sell unique baby gifts such as washcloth lollipops, bodysuit sundaes, and washcloth cupcakes! Today they are going to give us a little peak behind the scenes of their Etsy shop.

Big Sister Gift Ice Cream ConeBaby gift idea Ice Cream Sundae Baby Girl Gift Unique baby giftBaby Gift for Girl Monkey Tag Blanket Baby Girl GiftTwin Girl Baby Gift 12 piece set Baby gift for Twin Girls

What motivated you to start your shop?
As a new stay at home mom, we had a tight budget and I wanted to make some extra cash, so I made a few items to sell at a craft show.  By the end of my first day, I had sold out on almost everything I had brought.  People were asking if I had a website and asked for a business card...neither of which I had at the time, since it was my first experience selling crafts.  I remember writing my email address on scraps of notebook paper...things developed from there!

What is the story behind your shop name?
I chose my shop's name with the intent of helping shoppers at craft shows know what I sold, so I wanted to put Children in the name.  I was drifting off to sleep one night and the name Baby Delights:  A Children's Store came to me.  I can remember being so excited that I jumped out of bed and wrote it down!

What surprised you most about having your own craft / online shop?
I am always surprised by the amount of time spent on the seemingly small stuff, like promoting online each day, or how long it takes to carefully package and ship items!

What is your favourite creations from your shop?
I love the washcloth lollipops.  Even after making hundreds of them, they still make me smile.   I love setting them out on my candy display at craft shows and seeing people stop and coo over them.

What do you find most challenging about being an Etsy seller?
Taxes.  I was in for a rude awakening my first year, when I had to count every extra washcloth, bodysuit, sock, ribbon spool, yard of fabric, tape roll, box, etc.    Entering numbers into Excel spreadsheets, keeping up with receipts, paperwork for sales tax...I would love to give that job to someone else!

What's your personal philosophy behind your shop / products?
Items sold online should be perfection.   That means I wash my hands a hundred times to make sure things are perfect and stay perfect.  There is no room for flaws in my supplies or in my sewing/crafting.  My customers are counting on me to provide exactly what they see in the pictures.  They are looking for the perfect baby gift and I want each of my items to be perfect!

What do you do when you aren't working?
I take care of my 3 year old daughter and often times babysit my 2 nieces (ages 3 and 1).  My daughter loves art, so we spend a great deal of our day cutting, pasting, painting, and baking (when she's not making me be a mermaid or help her "look for treasure").  I am hoping she will be my craft show partner in a few years!

Baby Delights is offering a 10% discount in her shop. To use the coupon visit her etsy store and enter code "ETSYKIDS10" at checkout. Valid until July 31st 2014.
Boy Baby Gift 12 piece set Unique Baby Boy Gift2 Blue and Green Washcloth Lollipops Baby Boy Gift IdeasMonkey Tag Ribbon Blanket Baby Boy Gift4 Mini Diaper Cakes & Banner Baby Shower Decor Baby Shower Decoration Kit Set
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Treasury Challenge #36 - Natures Child

Posted Saturday, June 14, 2014

The theme for the EtsyKids Team treasury challenge #36 was "Natures Child".
Our team members created lots of beautiful treasuries featuring some amazing items, but the winner with a whooping 267 views is...

Girls Summer floral 60's dress
£38.00
6 mo. Linen skirt with white lace and pink heart trim
$35.00
Michael Miller Hedgehog Baby Burp Cloth Set (2)
$12.00
Three Little Birds Bob Marley Print Song Quote in Rainbow colors 8x10 by YassisPlace, Many Colors
$20.00
Crochet Pattern, Amigurumi Pattern, Amigurumi Monkey Pattern, Tutorial, instant download
$4.00
Baby girl shoes neon animal print shoes baby girl canvas sneakers- Personality Plus
$29.00
Lamb PDF Sewing Pattern Stuffed Toy Animal Sheep Softie
$10.00
Sweet Shoppe Straws, Candy Shoppe Straws, Candy Buffet Straws, Aqua Straws, Pink Straws, Orange Straws, Lime Green Straws, Pack of 25 Straws
$2.95
baby bandana bib - flowers and birds - girls
$8.00
Girls linen hair clips - Grey  Flower girl hair clips -  Christmas Toddler hair accessories
$9.99
Felt heart garland - heart banner -pinks, yellow, blues, purples - bedroom decor - nursery decor
$39.00
Unicorn Horn Gray Headband in Original Size Costume Prop Pony
$16.00
Mr. Hippo & Yellow Duck - hand painted canvas, yellow nursery, nursery artwork, baby shower, nursery decor, baby room, girls room, boys room
$30.00
Quilted zipper coin purse. Quilted zip bag.  Zip pouch quilted. Pink, amber green, turquoise. Folk art print. Handmade.
$10.00
Always Believe In Unicorns. Unicorn Wall Art. Pink. Stars. Girl Nursery Art Print. Animal Art. Girls Room Decor. Nursery Art . 8x10 Print.
$14.00
Giraffe Decal for Baby's Room or Bursery
$72.00
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Thank you GizusDollWorld for creating such a lovely treasury!

GizusDollWorld sells cute plush toys and dolls. We love her little cloud plushies. Visit her shop to see more of her wonderful creations.


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