Showing posts with label children. Show all posts
Showing posts with label children. Show all posts
Wall Art for Little Bedrooms
Posted Wednesday, March 31, 2010
At the slightest hint of Spring, the cleaning, de-cluttering, purging, rearranging, and redecorating side of me jumps into action, especially in the kids bedrooms - holy moly kids can cram a ton of stuff in their rooms, especially over the winter, [what's with that?]! Once their rooms are sparkling and orderly, the rearranging and redecorating begins! In our house, this kind of redecorating is more rearranging than redecorating, 'cause there isn’t much budget for “decorating.” So we move furniture around, add and subtract accessories from one room for another, turn sheets into curtains, and do all we can to make the room look totally fresh and different.
Art work is always something I struggle with in my kids rooms. I want something fun, creative and inspiring, but I also want it to work for my 3 year old or my 10 year old, and still work when they're 16. [I know I ask a lot for my $1]
The EtsyKids team has an amazing selection of “wall art.” Prints or original works in a variety of different themes, colors, sizes and prices. How fun to be able to add a new dimension to a child’s space with an original piece of art. Here are four to get your search started.
Alligator Gator Love by weandthebean
Random Frogs by cicifactory
Underground Homes by LittleDumplingPrints
Oh by FlutterBrush
I'll be sharing more EtsyKids wall art over the coming weeks. Look for them on Wall Art Wednesdays.
Art work is always something I struggle with in my kids rooms. I want something fun, creative and inspiring, but I also want it to work for my 3 year old or my 10 year old, and still work when they're 16. [I know I ask a lot for my $1]
The EtsyKids team has an amazing selection of “wall art.” Prints or original works in a variety of different themes, colors, sizes and prices. How fun to be able to add a new dimension to a child’s space with an original piece of art. Here are four to get your search started.
Alligator Gator Love by weandthebeanRandom Frogs by cicifactory
Underground Homes by LittleDumplingPrints
Oh by FlutterBrush
I'll be sharing more EtsyKids wall art over the coming weeks. Look for them on Wall Art Wednesdays.
Etsy Kids in Full Bloom
Posted Sunday, March 28, 2010
EtsyKids team members kicked off the first week of Spring with a flower garden full of beautiful handmades for babies, kids and tots! All week long team members posted some of their favorite flower inspired EtsyKids finds on the Etsy Forums. Check it out to see all the amazing variety the team has to offer!
Peasant Dress in Mocca by ButterflyBabyPlace
Felted Flower Ring - buttercup by thecleverkitty
Red, Blue Flower Reversible Bib by brooksboutique
Everyday Necktie, Red Blossoms by Me and Matilda
Spring Bloom Crocheted Hair clip Set by AngelFishBoutique
Felted Flower Ring - buttercup by thecleverkitty
Red, Blue Flower Reversible Bib by brooksboutique
Everyday Necktie, Red Blossoms by Me and Matilda
Spring Bloom Crocheted Hair clip Set by AngelFishBoutique
Every Monday morning Liz of Daisy Creek Designs selects a new theme of EtsyKids handmades to highlight. Stop by and see the latest in chic designs for the little ones in your life.
Mr. Airplane's Friends
Posted Friday, March 26, 2010
Sharing my kids
Posted Wednesday, January 20, 2010
I wanted to share my little monsters with y'all. The boy is 5 and the little pink one is 2 months.
They are the love of my life and soooo much fun. Don't they just look like tons of fun, They keep me distracted at all times. For moms out there with such cute monsters why don't you share yours too. It will be a fun distraction for today. Post a description of your little monsters, age and what they love to do to distract you.
Ohhh Dads you can post too, I don't mind. LOL.
Some Outrageous facts...
Posted Saturday, October 17, 2009
From my crew to yours - just some fun things to know and share with your kiddos (the boys picked these out!)
1. A group of Jellyfish is called a Smack
2. If the longest Blue Whale could stand on its tail, it would be as tall as a 10 story building
3. The air around a lightning strike is 5 times hotter than the sun
4. Americans eat 7 BILLION hot dogs between memorial day and labor day
5. Texas is the only state that allows residents to vote from space
~Have a Fun weekend with your kids~
Featured Shop: Planet Pudge
Posted Thursday, October 15, 2009
Today I thought whatever the first listing that comes up under an 'etsykids' search is the lucky person that will be the featured shop this week and I must say I am delighted to find planet pudge as that listing.
Planet Pudge is an out-of-this-world planet filled with hand-embroidered tees & hoodies guaranteed to be the holiday gift that keeps on getting compliments and the tee your little one refuses to take off.
The result of an over-caffeinated, creative-deprived mom in search of fun, unique, modern clothes for her two little girls. Sick of the same old mass-produced stuff, she started fanatically drawing, cutting, obsessing over fabrics and hand-stitching everything (much to the dismay of her calloused middle finger). Many "where did you get that"'s later, Planet Pudge was born. A bouncing baby brand that offers a wide array of colorful American Apparel tees, tanks and hoodies both great (up to size 12) and small. Every Planet Pudge creation is one-of-a-kind, just like your mommy-worshiping, caterpillar-smooshing, homework-defying kid.
Shipping is available with all items shipping within one week.
I just love it all and might have to start christmas shopping right here!
So adorable...enjoy!
Featured Shop - Retro Rugrats
Posted Thursday, August 06, 2009
Retro Rugrats™ is where you will find hand-crafted children's products that are professionally constructed.
You will find crayon rolls, children's apron's, bib's chalk mats, accessories and much more!
Retro Rugrats is run by Maria Kirk, a work at home mother to 3 small children she enjoy's researching fashions and popular toys of the past and incorporating them into modern, updated styles. Occasionally she will re-work vintage fabrics into the designs and mix and match with updated reproduction fabrics. Located in the community of Ventura, California Retro Rugrats™ will ship worldwide.
Any child would love to receive one of these great items....lets face it Christmas isn't that far away!
Enjoy!
Did yall see it yet?????
Posted Wednesday, August 05, 2009
The magazine is out,
sorry if I am stepping on any toes here, but I am just soo excited to see it and it totally rocks. Everyone put sooo much hard work into and it looks soo good. I am positive it will be a big hit and I love it.
http://modernhandmadechild.com/
Come check it out.
And if anyone else wanted to be first to post about it, sorry I just got excited. LOL.
sorry if I am stepping on any toes here, but I am just soo excited to see it and it totally rocks. Everyone put sooo much hard work into and it looks soo good. I am positive it will be a big hit and I love it.
http://modernhandmadechild.com/
Come check it out.
And if anyone else wanted to be first to post about it, sorry I just got excited. LOL.
Color Trends Fall 2009/Winter 2010
Posted Saturday, July 18, 2009
Im fondly thinking of autumn and sweaters here in the mountains. I thought you may like to see the color forecast for fashion. This information is courtesy of fashiontrendsetter.com. Enjoy!
Chic shades are inspired by digital prints and holograms. This trend is dominated by solid and cold tones. Midnight blues and earth tones as well as deep pink are opposing and in that way creating a world of playful patterns. The interaction of functional blues and structured browns open out onto turbulent explorations that burst forth in stormy alchemies.
The Classic world is characterized by diluted color effects. Clean and earthy colors play a big role in this section. In curious combinations they seem to be like an experiment. Brown and green tones mixed together create a hint of mystery in combination with gray and foggy shades.
Casual colors reflect the style of mixed technologies. Juicy orange tones, drunken scarlets and neutral nuances combine in a dangerous relation. The way how a dynamic brilliance and shining is created seems like a magic formula. Pavement grays brought together with dazzling lights are a contrast to passionate and theatrical tones.
Baby items - crochet
Posted Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Alright so this week I am in love with baby items that are crocheted.
And here is an artist with sooo many adorable things that I want to buy half her store, LOL. But, I still don't know if I am having boy or girl so I am ohhh so trying to be patient. LOL.
She has the cutest hats and the most adorable booties. There is literally just soo many things here that I get lost just looking at the first page, now that isn't a bad thing, because I am lost imagining what my child will look like in these. LOL. I think it is all soo awesome and great.
Here is another with cute hats, I am sure she can make them to fit baby and soo many cute hair accessories too.
I love the hat that I have the photo up for, absolutely adorable. If I have a girl I just have to come back here.
I hope you had fun shopping with me today and I look forward to our shopping next week.
Boys Only
Posted Thursday, June 11, 2009
Too often our little men get overlooked for all the frills and pink, so today this is just for the little guys in our life....
Click on the pictures to visit the shop.
Click on the pictures to visit the shop.
Enjoy!
Apologies and Funny
Posted Wednesday, June 10, 2009
I wanted to apologize for not posting last week. I have been soo busy with my family and etsy lately I dont seem to get a chance to breath except when I am asleep. LOL.
He was soo proud of all the bubbles he made, now mind you that sink ful is of only bubbles, there isnt a drop of water left in there, when I undressed him there was sooo much soap in his clothing, that when I washed them to get the soap out I didnt even have to include and laundry soap, they came ready to wash. LOL.
So, as you can see my son has kept me pretty busy lately, etsy orders have kept me fairly busy also, not complaining here, just making a realization, being a work at home mom is very busy work. LOL. So all of you out there that are parents and working from home, I hope your children are as entertaining as mine and keeps you as involved as mine does his best to do. LOL.
Proof of that is last week my four year old decided to entertain himself but boy did I have a mess to clean up. It was hilarious and I am posting photos of him, but this is one of my down falls of working at home, I get soo engulfed in what I am working on I forget to pay attention to my child. LOL. Nothing bad has happened so that is good, but still it worries me right now especially with another one on the way.
So here is what happened my four year old decided he wanted to help me out with house work, he wanted to wash the sink out for me after I washed the dishes, I thought good he wants to help out, so I let him. When I left him to it, he was rinsing the sink out with water and a scrub brush and that was it, after a while I hear a small little chuckle coming from the kitchen and this is what I found.
He was soo proud of all the bubbles he made, now mind you that sink ful is of only bubbles, there isnt a drop of water left in there, when I undressed him there was sooo much soap in his clothing, that when I washed them to get the soap out I didnt even have to include and laundry soap, they came ready to wash. LOL.
So, as you can see my son has kept me pretty busy lately, etsy orders have kept me fairly busy also, not complaining here, just making a realization, being a work at home mom is very busy work. LOL. So all of you out there that are parents and working from home, I hope your children are as entertaining as mine and keeps you as involved as mine does his best to do. LOL.
Lets De-Junk ~ Shall We?
Posted Saturday, May 30, 2009
Today I'm taking an excerpt from a book that I have to take in small doses (being a messie by nature) 'How To De-Junk Your Life'. The part I'm sharing today is the basic beginning to de-junking your home - This is a GREAT refresher for me - seeing that Im getting ready to tackle my house in the upcoming weeks:
When you wage your war on junk at home, it can be harder because many things in your house have sentimental value. So the first step is to decide what's really important to you. Once that's determined, take a look at what isn't being used or what could be eliminated. Attack one room at a time, set a specific time fram and be realistic about what can be done withtin that time frame.
1. Decide why you're collecting certain items and where you'll display your collection, even before you start to collect.
2. De-junk one room at a time.
3. Make a de-junking appointment and limit it to an hour or less.
4. Usage determines storage at home as well as at work.
5. Clean out storage areas periodically so you'll have more storage space.
6. Clean out your closets and make contributions to a favorite charity.
7. Decide what pieces of furniture, exercise equipment and other unused items need to go.
8. Help your children de-junk their rooms so they'll learn early about having a balance in their lives.
9. Don't forget basements, garages, sheds, patios and other areas that need to be de-junked.
10. Packrats and neatniks in the same house will need to compromise.
Today - I will be waging war on my bedroom - over the past few weeks of filling orders - I have been throwing any and everything in my room so it will be out of site.--Ok, cover me! Im goin in!!!
Hey Yo Yo!
Posted Thursday, May 14, 2009
Yo-Yo n pl, -yos
1.a novelty technique in which circles of fabric are gathered into flat pouches and sewn together to make bedspreads or other items. The technique has roots in nineteenth-century handwork, but became very popular in the twentieth century.
2. a toy consisting of two equally sized and weighted disks of plastic, wood, or metal, connected with an axle, with a string tied around it. First becoming popular in the 1920s, "yo-yoing" is still enjoyed by children and pl, adults alike.
1.a novelty technique in which circles of fabric are gathered into flat pouches and sewn together to make bedspreads or other items. The technique has roots in nineteenth-century handwork, but became very popular in the twentieth century.
2. a toy consisting of two equally sized and weighted disks of plastic, wood, or metal, connected with an axle, with a string tied around it. First becoming popular in the 1920s, "yo-yoing" is still enjoyed by children and pl, adults alike.
Starting at the top left hand corner and working around clockwise :
Hardwood Yo-Yo - Dyed - Pick Your Color
ENJOY!
Etsy Kids Australia and New Zealand
Posted Thursday, April 30, 2009
Todays great finds come from the etsy kids, New Zealand and Australia region.
1 Girls Spotty Dress/Top - 6 months to 4 years
2 Gone Fishin' Toddler's Pants - 6 months to 4 years
3 Soft Baby Toy - Fabric Scrap Flopsy
4 Baby Slippers with an African Touch - 0-6 months
5 Bunting / Flags / Pennant Strings - Sock Monkey Circles
6 Sundress, Pretty in Pink, Size 2
7 Yellow Apples Ponytail Holders
8 Library, Diaper or Toy Bag, Toy Trains
enjoy!
LIVING ORGANIZED
Posted Saturday, April 25, 2009
As I scurry around here today on this beautiful sunny Saturday - going from the computer to the sewing machine to the cutting table to the closets I'm cleaning out - you get the picture... I wonder how many other women/moms there' are running around doing similar activities?
I began reading the book 'living organized' by Sandra Felton, a couple of months ago and the book is truly eye opening. After reading it I realized that I really DON'T have to do every thing. Even small children can do simple things like take a rag and wipe the TV screen or baseboards and my boys LOVE to use those disposable toilet brush thingys and clean the toilet b/c after they get to 'pop' the heads off into the trash - so every Saturday they each get one toilet to clean.
I am, by nature a 'Messie' as opposed to a 'Cleany'. Messies tend to pile things up and deal with them later to postpone being uncomfortable in the present, where as Cleanies deal with things as they come so they are not uncomfortable later.
In the chapter on 'Making Changes' Sandra, offers a set of questions for you to ask yourself just to get your brain to thinking in a new direction, and I'd love to share those with you now - so grab a pen and pad and lets make some changes! :)
1. Describe your thoughts and feelings about the amount of work you do, especially in relation to the amount of work done by others in the family. Is it well balanced?
2. List the names of people in your household. Beside each name list one job you could transfer to them (after proper training - of course)
3. Are there any changes you can make in your life, such as establishing a car pool or dropping an activity?
4. If you hesitate to share activities with others or to simplify, what is the reason you think might contribute to that hesitation? Are you willing to question whether it is a wise reason to keep? Are you willing to abandon it?
5. If someone asks you to help them and you feel it is an imposition you should not participate in, will you be willing to say no when you would previously have said yes? Can you think of an example that might arise?
I hope this helps some of you Fab Divas :D We only have one life - and we don't need to spend 90% of it doing the grunt work - LOL! Enjoy this beautiful Day!
On the tenth day of Christmas, the EtsyKids Team gave to me...
Posted Sunday, December 07, 2008
...ten bibs and blankets!
Your choice of any one Minky bib from Happy Babee and Beeyond. With loads of adorable fabrics to choose from, you're sure to find something you love! Check out this shop section for the current selection of bibs: Bibs Burps and Gift Sets
This Baby Blanket with matching Nursing Cover Clip from Baby Bugs'n Bubbles is perfect for baby’s needs for warmth and comfort, and also converts into a NURSING COVER to keep breastfeeding private when on-the-go.
This everyday Bib from Zwei Baby is constructed with 100% cotton front and back, with a layer of batting in between for absorbancy. Snaps on the side and is completely reversible! Fits infant to toddler.
One sweet crocheted baby bib from PJHillco Crochet. Your choice of color! See this listing for the colors available: Crocheted Baby Bib
This cute I-Spy blankie from Karabu is made out of cotton fabric with a soft flannel backing. Measuring aproximately 20 in. by 20 in, this is the perfect size for little ones to hold and carry!
The Dining Out Travel Bib™ from Odannysgirl. Toddler/Baby bib complete with travel wipes and utensil set. Never forget them again!
This Giddy Up Girl Flannel and Minky Blanket from Chew Chew's Closet is a very versatile size (37" x 40"), perfect for wrapping up infants or a favorite snuggle blankie for your older child! Yeehaw!
This tree bib with ribbon from Once Upon a Cloud is perfect for the holidays! You can even have it personalized!
An exclusive OOAK Bib and Burpie Set - made only for this give away from Candy Stick Lane. The bib and burpie main fabrics are gingerbread men with candy canes and the opposite side of the bib is candy striped for extra holiday cheer!
Have some holiday fun with this lovely bib from Little Things Boutique. Cute enough to put a smile on Scrooge's face!
Ten lords a leaping are hiding in a few item listings from EtsyKids members. Find just one of them and you could win one of these great bibs or blankets!
Today's clue is: Lambeau Leap
When you think you've solved it and know what the keyword is, go to Etsy.com and type your keyword + etsykids team into the search, and start looking!
Once you have found the image, send a conversation to Little Pags Boutique with 'EtsyKids 12 Days of Christmas' in the subject line, and a link to the item where you found it by midnight (Eastern time) December 7th. All correct entries will be entered into a random drawing for a prize!
Don't forget to keep track of where you find each day's image so you can enter the grand prize drawing at the end!
For complete instructions on how to play and contest rules, please click here.
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A big thanks to BuggaLove and My Mini-Mocs for creating the images, and Little Elephant Company for coming up with the clues!
Written by:
The Clever Kitty
Your choice of any one Minky bib from Happy Babee and Beeyond. With loads of adorable fabrics to choose from, you're sure to find something you love! Check out this shop section for the current selection of bibs: Bibs Burps and Gift Sets
This Baby Blanket with matching Nursing Cover Clip from Baby Bugs'n Bubbles is perfect for baby’s needs for warmth and comfort, and also converts into a NURSING COVER to keep breastfeeding private when on-the-go.
This everyday Bib from Zwei Baby is constructed with 100% cotton front and back, with a layer of batting in between for absorbancy. Snaps on the side and is completely reversible! Fits infant to toddler.
One sweet crocheted baby bib from PJHillco Crochet. Your choice of color! See this listing for the colors available: Crocheted Baby Bib
This cute I-Spy blankie from Karabu is made out of cotton fabric with a soft flannel backing. Measuring aproximately 20 in. by 20 in, this is the perfect size for little ones to hold and carry!
The Dining Out Travel Bib™ from Odannysgirl. Toddler/Baby bib complete with travel wipes and utensil set. Never forget them again!
This Giddy Up Girl Flannel and Minky Blanket from Chew Chew's Closet is a very versatile size (37" x 40"), perfect for wrapping up infants or a favorite snuggle blankie for your older child! Yeehaw!
This tree bib with ribbon from Once Upon a Cloud is perfect for the holidays! You can even have it personalized!
An exclusive OOAK Bib and Burpie Set - made only for this give away from Candy Stick Lane. The bib and burpie main fabrics are gingerbread men with candy canes and the opposite side of the bib is candy striped for extra holiday cheer!
Have some holiday fun with this lovely bib from Little Things Boutique. Cute enough to put a smile on Scrooge's face!
Ten lords a leaping are hiding in a few item listings from EtsyKids members. Find just one of them and you could win one of these great bibs or blankets!
Today's clue is: Lambeau Leap
When you think you've solved it and know what the keyword is, go to Etsy.com and type your keyword + etsykids team into the search, and start looking!
Once you have found the image, send a conversation to Little Pags Boutique with 'EtsyKids 12 Days of Christmas' in the subject line, and a link to the item where you found it by midnight (Eastern time) December 7th. All correct entries will be entered into a random drawing for a prize!
Don't forget to keep track of where you find each day's image so you can enter the grand prize drawing at the end!
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A big thanks to BuggaLove and My Mini-Mocs for creating the images, and Little Elephant Company for coming up with the clues!
Written by:
The Clever Kitty
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