Showing posts with label hair accessories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair accessories. Show all posts
A Nod to Headbands
Posted Saturday, February 04, 2012
I love the variety found within the EtsyKids Team. Any possible handmade product you'd want for the children in your life can be found within the shops of our talented members. Fun hair accessories use to be exclusively for young girls. But now, tweens, teens and even the mama's and the aunties are getting into the fun of headbands and floral hair clips. So when looking for hair accessories to round out your [wink] daughters wardrobe, make your first stop the shops of the EtsyKids Team. You can find them via our Shopping Guide, or by searching "etsykids team hair accessories" on Etsy.
{{ HUGS!! }} from Us to You
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2012
'cause it's National Hug day and, well ... we think you're pretty great!
Free Printable Owl Invitations from Westmama Designs
Posted Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Are you ready for some super cute owl fun?
Westmama Designs has made up these great FREE Owl printables for your child's next Birthday Party Invitations and Thank You Notes!
Take a peek here, but be sure to visit Westmama Designs to download and print them.
For more great items form Westmama Designs please visit her
http://www.etsy.com/shop/westmama Etsy Shop
School Days with AveryLane
Posted Saturday, September 24, 2011
Guest post from AveryLane.
For parents, the start of a new school year usually prompts shopping trips for crayons, pencils, and notebook paper. For many it stirs memories of their own feelings of anticipation and excitement: first day of school outfits, lunchboxes, and backpacks. For me, one family tradition was our special trip for new school shoes. Every year the kids would scramble into our VW Microbus and head out to the Stride Rite shoe store, a thirty minute car ride. It was usually hot, but this was a trip no one ever seemed to fuss about.
Red shoes, so unpractical, but for our special new school shoes, we were given much liberty in our choice. The signature oblong shaped balloon completed the transaction and mesmerized me all the way home. Exultantly, I would save my shoes for the anticipated day, for when the group of neighborhood kids gathered on the sidewalk and walked in groups of twos, threes, or more toward the school building 3 blocks away. Ecstatic was I to discover no one else had shoes like mine. The feeling of bounding in new school shoes has never been forgotten or too distant in my long term memory.Traditions are a big deal to my kids today. Among the many traditions we have, we do the new school shoes thing, but I fear it does not hold the same special distinction that it once held. We usually go to Nordstom, where my little one is treated as though the multitude of other shoppers do not exist (once our number is called). Waited on by a courteous attendant, she tries on anything her heart desires and chooses her shoes according to her fancy. The balloon may or may not come at the conclusion of the event, but she does wait eagerly until the first day of school to feel the shoes on her feet again.
Things have indeed changed. Bargains supersede quality. No longer does a parent need to physically go to a store to shop. Online shopping has taken away the burden, or merriment, depending on how you look at things. Adaptation is invention’s twin sister.
Since hand-me-downs are the bulk of our new school clothes wardrobe, a tradition I have created with my little girl is to pick one or two special outfits. She is my biggest fan and helps design a dress or outfit for me to sew for her. She chooses the fabric and style. She watches as my hands cut and stitch together her mind’s creation. As the clothing comes together, I can feel a part of her going into it. I think about her as I work the seams and topstitch the details. Trying on the partially completed new designs to personally fit them to her unique shape, I can see these are special to her. She asks questions and remarks about her excitement for the first day of school; she wonders who will be in her class, or who her teacher will be. It’s clear we are both personally and emotionally invested in her new garb, making it more special. You can’t buy that and it’s not possible to mass produce this.
A sweet pink backpack (right) from ChildishThoughts is sure to help build fond memories this fall season that will last. Or if monsters are the thing that drives them wild, this backpack (left) from TheSewingLoft will have them doing flips.Accessories for little girls are plentiful on Etsy and EtsyKids sellers have some of the best quality and styles available, from bows to jewelry. I allow my daughters to browse the EtsyKids shops and select their own. We sit together and enjoy reading about the designers and artisans. We love it when we find a seller in our home state of Oregon, so we can do our part to boost the local economy. Help teach your kids about the ethical and helpful choice of shopping local the EtsyKids way, by using the shop local feature on etsy and then use the key words: “EtsyKids Team.”
AveryLane the Blog.
For parents, the start of a new school year usually prompts shopping trips for crayons, pencils, and notebook paper. For many it stirs memories of their own feelings of anticipation and excitement: first day of school outfits, lunchboxes, and backpacks. For me, one family tradition was our special trip for new school shoes. Every year the kids would scramble into our VW Microbus and head out to the Stride Rite shoe store, a thirty minute car ride. It was usually hot, but this was a trip no one ever seemed to fuss about.
Red shoes, so unpractical, but for our special new school shoes, we were given much liberty in our choice. The signature oblong shaped balloon completed the transaction and mesmerized me all the way home. Exultantly, I would save my shoes for the anticipated day, for when the group of neighborhood kids gathered on the sidewalk and walked in groups of twos, threes, or more toward the school building 3 blocks away. Ecstatic was I to discover no one else had shoes like mine. The feeling of bounding in new school shoes has never been forgotten or too distant in my long term memory.Things have indeed changed. Bargains supersede quality. No longer does a parent need to physically go to a store to shop. Online shopping has taken away the burden, or merriment, depending on how you look at things. Adaptation is invention’s twin sister.
Since hand-me-downs are the bulk of our new school clothes wardrobe, a tradition I have created with my little girl is to pick one or two special outfits. She is my biggest fan and helps design a dress or outfit for me to sew for her. She chooses the fabric and style. She watches as my hands cut and stitch together her mind’s creation. As the clothing comes together, I can feel a part of her going into it. I think about her as I work the seams and topstitch the details. Trying on the partially completed new designs to personally fit them to her unique shape, I can see these are special to her. She asks questions and remarks about her excitement for the first day of school; she wonders who will be in her class, or who her teacher will be. It’s clear we are both personally and emotionally invested in her new garb, making it more special. You can’t buy that and it’s not possible to mass produce this.We've carried this ideal into other traditions, like buying handmade school supplies. I feel strongly that thoughtfulness and caring goes into the product from those hands that personally create the product, something worth supporting. As a little part of the creator goes into the creation, the creator shares herself with others. Here are some thoughtful choices for ethical back to school shopping from some talented and caring Etsykids members:
A sweet pink backpack (right) from ChildishThoughts is sure to help build fond memories this fall season that will last. Or if monsters are the thing that drives them wild, this backpack (left) from TheSewingLoft will have them doing flips.Here are some of our favorite shops for bows and hats:
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I have learned many EtsyKids Team members will happily take special requests for modifications and specific fabrics.
BrooksBoutique offers a beautiful collection of reusable sandwich bags and snack bags from which to choose. Love this baseball print reusable snack bag from GrannyZann, or a Yogi Bear print. MamaMade has an enormous selection of eco-friendly products, including large and sandwich sized reusable bags. And NanaBrowns offers a custom design listing for a zipper topped lunch tote.
The coolest thing in the modern lunch box has got to be the crochet apple sack. Perfect for the teacher on the first day of school! IrishHooksAndYarn has one listed that she can ship out in about a week.
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If you are like me and create handmade wardrobe or supplies for your young ones, there are many supplies to be had on Etsy. From fabric to patterns, DIY can be a snap with the help of Etsykids sellers. MonkeyAndFriends offers fabric and patterns at great prices, and you'll find a wonderful hat patterns at palomiux.
AveryLane the Blog.
Back to School Printable from Creative Mamma
Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2011
School is starting back up all over the nation and super talented EtsyKids team member Joy Charde, the talented lady behind Creative Mamma, created a fun Kawaii Back-to-School printable to share.
I know you'll find great ways to use this multipurpose pack ... book labels, blank cards - use them as lunch box notes or messages to the teacher, weekly homework planner, and of course bookmarks.
Print off a couple sheets of book labels, blank cards, or bookmarks, cut them up and send them in as a little surprise for your child's teacher. They will appreciated and will quickly be put to good use in the classroom.
You can find more of Joy's sweet printable designs on her website Creative Mamma, and in her shop, TheArtOfJoy.
I know you'll find great ways to use this multipurpose pack ... book labels, blank cards - use them as lunch box notes or messages to the teacher, weekly homework planner, and of course bookmarks.
Print off a couple sheets of book labels, blank cards, or bookmarks, cut them up and send them in as a little surprise for your child's teacher. They will appreciated and will quickly be put to good use in the classroom.
You can find more of Joy's sweet printable designs on her website Creative Mamma, and in her shop, TheArtOfJoy.
Freebie from Blush Printables:: Little Letter to Santa
Posted Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Special post courtesy of Jen at Blush Printables.
When I was little, my brother and I used to leave a note out for Santa to read. We always set it out next to his plate and cookies, and we always left a little treat for his reindeer, too!
So here's a set of your very own free 5x7 printable letters to Santa. They come in three sets: Each with a coordinating color scheme, both with and without text.
Each Letter is a finished size of 5x7 and can be printed at home.
To use:
1. Download the Free Santa's Letters. The zip contains 6 files!
2. Print on cardstock (I use 110lb white matte)
3. Trim to size.
4. Have your child sign his or her name OR write their own personalized message to Santa!
A special thanks to Blush Printables for sharing this free printable. You can see more of Jen's beautiful designs in her etsy shop, Blush Printables, where she offers DIY Invitations and accessories for weddings, showers, birthdays and events. Blush is participating in our EtsyKids Christmas in July sale and is offering 15% off photo cards.
Jen has a beautiful blog that you won't want to pass up. She shares lovely pieces of inspiration and designs for brides and more recently babies! as she patiently awaits the arrival of her own little bundle. Jen is also extremely generous to her readers and offers amazing freebies throughout the year. So don't miss out and become a regular reader of Blush Printables.
When I was little, my brother and I used to leave a note out for Santa to read. We always set it out next to his plate and cookies, and we always left a little treat for his reindeer, too!
So here's a set of your very own free 5x7 printable letters to Santa. They come in three sets: Each with a coordinating color scheme, both with and without text.
Each Letter is a finished size of 5x7 and can be printed at home.
To use:
1. Download the Free Santa's Letters. The zip contains 6 files!
2. Print on cardstock (I use 110lb white matte)
3. Trim to size.
4. Have your child sign his or her name OR write their own personalized message to Santa!
A special thanks to Blush Printables for sharing this free printable. You can see more of Jen's beautiful designs in her etsy shop, Blush Printables, where she offers DIY Invitations and accessories for weddings, showers, birthdays and events. Blush is participating in our EtsyKids Christmas in July sale and is offering 15% off photo cards.
Jen has a beautiful blog that you won't want to pass up. She shares lovely pieces of inspiration and designs for brides and more recently babies! as she patiently awaits the arrival of her own little bundle. Jen is also extremely generous to her readers and offers amazing freebies throughout the year. So don't miss out and become a regular reader of Blush Printables.
Summer Reading Kit for Kids: Free Printable!!
Posted Saturday, June 18, 2011
Today's post comes courtesy of theartofjoy.etsy.com.
Thanks Joy for sharing this printable with us! You can see more of Joy's work on her blog, creativemama.com and in her shop:
Summer is a perfect time to visit your local library or bookstore and discover new books! When I taught elementary school, I would try to find ways to get my students excited about reading…
One of the things that I made for my students was a reading log and whoever had the most books read received a special prize from me the next school year. The kids loved it! This time around, I’ve created a whole Summer Reading Kit (two designs to choose from) for you to enjoy! You can download both designs from my blog.
I hope you find some wonderful new books this summer! We'd love to hear about your a recent good read and if you're looking for local summer reading programs to help reward your children reading through the summer, check out these summer reading programs.
- Your Local Public Library - 2011 Theme, One World, Many Stories
- Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program - Imagination Destination
- Borders Summer Reading Program - Double Dog Dare Challenge
- Half Price Books, Summer Reading Program - Feed Your Brain
Thanks Joy for sharing this printable with us! You can see more of Joy's work on her blog, creativemama.com and in her shop:
Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Posted Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Our shamrocks and pots of gold are all put away for another year, and Spring is finally, finally here!! Woo Hoo! Here in the Midwest, and in many other parts of the world, it's been a long, long winter, and we are ready to surround ourselves with everything SPRING!
Raising Money for Japan
Posted Monday, March 21, 2011
Around the world people are looking for ways to ease the suffering in Japan. Money is the universal item that is needed most. Money allows humanitarian aid organizations to meet specific needs as they arise ... be they food, water, medical supplies, blankets, clothing, shelter, clean up ... rather than waiting for needed donations to come in.
Crafter's and Etsy sellers have realize this from the beginning. With each disaster that has hit our planet, they have donated their goods and services, their time and talents, to raise money for organizations to instantly and strategically put to use in devastated areas.
These four EtsyKids sellers are no different, lillollipop, thetrendytot, 1PixiePlace, gracehesterdesigns. They are donating a significant portion (50% - 100%!) of the sale of their item(s) to Japan Relief Efforts through large well established aid organizations. Please join them in giving aid and relief to Japan by purchasing a qualifying item and see your dollar do double duty!
Lotus Blue Kimono Wrap Dress 50% to Doctors w/out Borders by lillollipop
Japanese Flag Skirt 50% to American Red Cross by thetrendytot
Hello Kitty I Spy Bag 100% to American Red Cross by 1PixiePlace
Thank You Cards in Japanese 100% to Save the Children by gracehesterdesigns
Crafter's and Etsy sellers have realize this from the beginning. With each disaster that has hit our planet, they have donated their goods and services, their time and talents, to raise money for organizations to instantly and strategically put to use in devastated areas.
These four EtsyKids sellers are no different, lillollipop, thetrendytot, 1PixiePlace, gracehesterdesigns. They are donating a significant portion (50% - 100%!) of the sale of their item(s) to Japan Relief Efforts through large well established aid organizations. Please join them in giving aid and relief to Japan by purchasing a qualifying item and see your dollar do double duty!
Lotus Blue Kimono Wrap Dress 50% to Doctors w/out Borders by lillollipop
Japanese Flag Skirt 50% to American Red Cross by thetrendytot
Hello Kitty I Spy Bag 100% to American Red Cross by 1PixiePlace
Thank You Cards in Japanese 100% to Save the Children by gracehesterdesigns
Monday Organizing
Posted Monday, January 03, 2011
A new year always brings on the strong desire to clean out, de-clutter and organize.
During the month of January, every Monday I'll offer up a few ideas from EtsyKids team members on ways to organize your life, while also making it beautiful with chic handmade items.
This week, the focus is on hair accessories. Oh my goodness, what a cluttered mess they can make! Little girls love their bows, ponies, headbands and clips, but dumped in a drawer it makes it hard to find what your looking for during the morning rush. Check out these chic organizational tools you can put to use immediately!
Find more EtsyKids Team Member offerings like these here.
During the month of January, every Monday I'll offer up a few ideas from EtsyKids team members on ways to organize your life, while also making it beautiful with chic handmade items.
This week, the focus is on hair accessories. Oh my goodness, what a cluttered mess they can make! Little girls love their bows, ponies, headbands and clips, but dumped in a drawer it makes it hard to find what your looking for during the morning rush. Check out these chic organizational tools you can put to use immediately!
Bling Bling Turtle Hair Accessory Holder by AllThingsGirly
Clippie Tote by SweetPeaKidz
Damask Princess Jewelry & Hair Accessory Holder by SoZoeyBoutique
Custom Hand painted Children's Hair Bow Holder by TTotBoutique
Clippie Tote by SweetPeaKidz
Damask Princess Jewelry & Hair Accessory Holder by SoZoeyBoutique
Custom Hand painted Children's Hair Bow Holder by TTotBoutique
Find more EtsyKids Team Member offerings like these here.
Go T-E-A-M!
Posted Friday, November 19, 2010
We live in a college town. And for the last couple of years we've tried to go to one football game a year. This year, my husband decided to purchase a pack of tickets so he could take each of the children on a daddy kid outing to a football game. Our team had a TERRIBLE record, of the four games he took them too, three lost, and the fourth game they were so convinced they were going to lose that they left (halftime score 27-0) only to have them win the game in the last quarter - who does that? Thankfully for our kids, cotton candy and popcorn or a pretzel go a very, very long way and tipped the scale for each of them, so they were anything but disappointed.
Everyone has their favorite team -- high school, college, pro -- and who doesn't love showing their support by wearing their teams colors. Lots of our EtsyKids Team members recognize the need to adorn a little team spirit in and out of the stands. Here are just a few of the sellers who specialize in team pride accessories. Many accept custom requests so you can create just the right color combination for your special team.
Everyone has their favorite team -- high school, college, pro -- and who doesn't love showing their support by wearing their teams colors. Lots of our EtsyKids Team members recognize the need to adorn a little team spirit in and out of the stands. Here are just a few of the sellers who specialize in team pride accessories. Many accept custom requests so you can create just the right color combination for your special team.
The Ultimate Sports Fan Custom Baby Gift (you choose the team!) by CandyStickLane
Collegiate Hair Bow by bowssosweet
Custom Team Sports Scarf by littlemissfrilly
Custom Texas Longhorn Tank by snugsandshoogs
Crochet Tiger Team Sport Booties by amotherscrochet
Who's Behind, custom Team BloomerDiaper Cover by prettylittleones
Collegiate Hair Bow by bowssosweet
Custom Team Sports Scarf by littlemissfrilly
Custom Texas Longhorn Tank by snugsandshoogs
Crochet Tiger Team Sport Booties by amotherscrochet
Who's Behind, custom Team BloomerDiaper Cover by prettylittleones
Tags and Twine - Tutorial with free download!
Posted Monday, August 16, 2010
Have you noticed that presentation, the all important finishing touches, can take the plain and turn them into something so much more than plain. These finishing touches aren't big and expensive, all too often they are simple things we have on hand that when thought of, used, can turn a simple house plant, a candy bar, a plate of cookies, into a gift that is so much more than a thoughtful gesture ... a basket, a ribbon, a little tissue paper, cellophane, or a simple piece of twine and a tag. It's just a matter of taking the extra minute or two to do it.
Grace Hester of gracehesterdesigns has a knack for presentation. One look at her Etsy shop and a quick pa-rouse of her blog and you know, nothing leaves her hands without it looking like it stepped away from a photo shoot.
Grace recently created some beautiful tags for a friend and is now sharing them with us on her blog so we can make our own set to dress up our brown paper packages! Thankfully she's also provided a quick how-to to insure our tags look as crisp and professional as her's do.
You can find the tutorial and the freebie download on her blog, here. See the lovely teal and white bakers twine - that little something extra that makes those little tags sing? Well she's even got a little giveaway going on ('til Wednesday 8/18/10) for some, so be sure to check that out as well!
Thanks to Grace for granting us permission to use her photographs and share these tags with you.
Grace Hester of gracehesterdesigns has a knack for presentation. One look at her Etsy shop and a quick pa-rouse of her blog and you know, nothing leaves her hands without it looking like it stepped away from a photo shoot.Grace recently created some beautiful tags for a friend and is now sharing them with us on her blog so we can make our own set to dress up our brown paper packages! Thankfully she's also provided a quick how-to to insure our tags look as crisp and professional as her's do.
You can find the tutorial and the freebie download on her blog, here. See the lovely teal and white bakers twine - that little something extra that makes those little tags sing? Well she's even got a little giveaway going on ('til Wednesday 8/18/10) for some, so be sure to check that out as well!Thanks to Grace for granting us permission to use her photographs and share these tags with you.
An Apple a Day
Posted Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Farmer's Market Fruit Burp Cloth Set by IcingOnTheCupcake
Back to School Apple Clippie by GracefulGirls
Apples Personalized Bag Tag by SunnyDayTags
Back to School Clips by xoxotova
Apple-que Navy Corduroy Jumper by AveryLane
4 Laminated Apple Lacing Cards by PreschoolDolls
Personalized Back to School Stickers by LittlebeaneBoutique
M2MG Prep School Bling Converse Shoes by dara43
Penelope Fall Apple Dress by seworiginals
Eat Your Veggies!
Posted Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Sweet Yellow Vegetable Toddler Romper (3-6mo) by Berchtasbelly1
Crocheted Vegetable Play Set by honeybee69Eggplant bodysuit and ruffled diaper covers gift set by ReaGun
LiliBug Peas and Carrots Hair Clip Set by LiliBugBoutique
Peas Please Bodysuit, 18 mo by BuggaLove
happy summer planting - carrot by sabahnur
For the Red, White and Blue
Posted Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Each week EtsyKids team members search the hundreds and hundreds of EtsyKids listings on Etsy for items that catch their eye and co-inside with a fun theme of Daisycreek's choosing. These highlights are listed in our weekly promo thread on the Etsy Forums. This week she put out a call for everyone to show off their colors - their flag colors, that is. Here is just a small collection of items from our USA members that are highlighted this week. Check out this weeks thread for more great links, or to contribute your own.
Wrap N Snap Reversible Car Seat Belt Covers by AmyRoseDesigns
Mini Cupcake Clippie Pair by AllThingsGirly
Circus Fever -10 Issue Poms by prosttothehost
Un-Bear-Ably Adorable Teddy Bear Afghan by marykaren
Stars and Stripes TuTu Skirt by PoppySprouts
Flip Flip Applique Girls Top by Brkids
Dessert Felt Play Food by feltplayground
Dalmatian Red Little Girl Jumper by thetrendytot
Embroidered Flag Headband from thesouthernbaby
Wrap N Snap Reversible Car Seat Belt Covers by AmyRoseDesignsMini Cupcake Clippie Pair by AllThingsGirly
Circus Fever -10 Issue Poms by prosttothehost
Un-Bear-Ably Adorable Teddy Bear Afghan by marykaren
Stars and Stripes TuTu Skirt by PoppySprouts
Flip Flip Applique Girls Top by Brkids
Dessert Felt Play Food by feltplayground
Dalmatian Red Little Girl Jumper by thetrendytot
Embroidered Flag Headband from thesouthernbaby
Kids in Black and White
Posted Tuesday, June 22, 2010
This fun and edgy treasury of EtsyKids team members was created by OriginalsbyLaurenToo, stop by Etsy and give it, some well deserved comment love!
Tutorial: Satin Ribbon Rose
Posted Friday, April 23, 2010
Sweet hair accessories are all the rage for gals of all ages, from the wee babe with just a few wisps of hair, to school girls and teens and even us mamas, too. EtsyKids team member bbsforbabies, created this great YouTube tutorial for how to make her Satin Ribbon Roses. This simple, high impact project, is definitely on my weekend crafting list! My girls could use some new hair accessories and these little roses, are simple enough for them to make AND oh so adorable when attached to bobbie pins!
Thanks bbsforbabies for sharing! Check out her lovingly made animal security blankets and other creations for babies and tots in her Etsy shop.
Thanks bbsforbabies for sharing! Check out her lovingly made animal security blankets and other creations for babies and tots in her Etsy shop.
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