EtsyKids Design Challenge - VOTE NOW!

It's time to vote for your favorite item! Voting will be open through midnight EST on Thursday, August 27th.

This month, EtsyKids members were challenged to create an exciting new item based on a theme 'Halloween!' We received a great amount of fantastic entries and it will certainly be difficult to choose just one. So, please check out the entries below and VOTE!

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1. Hidden Treasure Halloween Burp Cloth Set by: apap3rgirl
2. TRICK Or TREAT....Appliqued Halloween Tshirt by: LittleBitShabby
3. Set of 6 tiny Halloween Egg People in egg carton by: asherjasper
4. SPOOKY SPIDERS AND COB WEBS by: jjkgirlythings
5. Ghost I Spy Bag - BOO by: thosegreathousewomen
6. Halloween Ghost Gumball necklace by: cfarmdesigns
7. MISS SPIDER Halloween Skirt by babe-a-gogo by: babeagogo
8. Haunted JUMBO Blocks - Set of 3 by: tinygiraffeshop
9. PrincessBoo2--RozzisSweetPeas--Kindergarden Diva Collection by: rozzissweetpeas
10. Boo HALLOWEEN Trick or Treat Bag Tote- holiday Treating by: modernfrills
11. Pumpkin Mouse - Needle Felted Halloween Toy by: Fairyfolk
12. Halloween Vida Dress by: nellaboos
13. Custom Halloween Twirl Outfit by: pumpkinsboutique
14. Crocheted Candy Corn Treat/Goody Bags - Trick or Treat by: trendycraftcreations
15. Gretta Ghost Hair Clippie/ Barrette by littlepagsboutique
16. BABY FRANKENSTEIN Happy Halloween Onesie or T Shirt by: thenook
17. Halloween Crayons - Lil Scribblers (TM) - Redesigned Crayons (set of 9) by: lilbooandco
18. Designer Jack O Lantern and Ghost Iron on set of Appliques by: Bellesmademoiselles
19. Halloween Flower Hair Clip in Ghostly Ghost by JazzBaby1920
20. Custom Halloween Knit Dress from Recycled Bite Me Tshirt Size 5 by: TheJumpOff
21. Halloween loopy bow clippie by: BlessedMommyof1
22. BAT HaLLoWeeN Picks by: coconeenies
23. AHH - Spooked Lego Cool Guy Halloween Trick or Treat Fun Bow Hair Clip by: CuzItClipz
24. Mini Mummy Kid Kit by: AndThen
25. Jack Pumpkin Tooth Fairy Pillow by wigglytoothfactory
26. LilyBug PUMPKIN Hair Clippie Halloween FALL by: LilyBugBoutique
27. Kiddie Mats - Glittery Personalized Placemats for Kids - Halloween by: kiddiemats
28. girls 4T Halloween sweatshirt jacket by: perennialpiecer
29. Applique Candy Corn Halloween Gaucho Jean Set Custom 12mo-8 by: SewSoNancy
30. Ghouls, witches and goblins gift set by: ChildishThoughts
31. Boutique Friendly Ghost Halloween TuTu Newborn to size 10 by: thatlittleboutique
32. HARVEST PUMPKIN APPLIQUE SHIRT 6-12M, 4/5T 6/6X by CuckooBoo
33. HALLOWEEN 2 PIECE SET SIZE 3T by: thePaisleyPearl
34. Too Cute To Spook - ACEO - Original Children's Art - EtsyKids by: pholkartblessings
35. Jack-O-Lantern Short Sleeve T-Shirt by: roseprintsonline
36. KATINA the Wiggle Toe Witch personalized NAME print by: twinklestarart
37. Boutique Halloween Witch Hairbow by: IfTheTiaraFits
38. Bad Witch Halloween Clippie - No Slip - Great for Halloween by AllThingsGirly
39. Halloween Frankie Stein Frankenstein Card by: TootsieBear
40. Scared Spitless, Embroidered Large NeatNiks Baby Bib by: NeatNiksBibs
41. Halloween Jack-O-Lantern s/s Gerber Onesie 6-9 Months by: bellassweetboutique
42. Pirate Dress Up Set with Vest and Hat by: CountingBunnies
43. Halloween Fabric Banner by bellasparty
44. Smocked Bishop Dress by AmberlyJoy

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Featured Shop: Little Diva Crafts

Little Diva Crafts is located in sunny Brisbane, Australia. Christine, the owner loves to buy fabrics from all over the world to create gorgeous toys, clothes and accessories for her three little cherubs and now creates them for yours too! My personal favourite at the moment is the snigglebottom's - These cute little critters each have their own name and there are no two that are alike, they are soft and cuddly, have perfect feet for those who like to chew on something and are a great grip size for any little kiddie at approximately 30cm tall.

With every dress that you buy, you will receive a free matching clip, so much better than searching for something that matches the outfit after purchase!

If you feel like doing a bit of sewing yourself - Check out Christine's new Etsy store - Usew2 for patterns and DIY kits which include pattern and fabric..

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Do You Have a Tiganda Tiger?

Re-posted, with permission, from The Mama Dramalogues


My oldest child has been a challenge thus far, mostly due to the fact that she's behind in her speaking skills, so it's been difficult to communicate with her. She's since been getting extra help from the school district and things have slowly been improving. But man, is that girl a freakin' drama queen!

At the last doctors appointment I took my kids to, their pediatrician gave me the usual lists of milestones and reading material. She highlighted one book in particular and highly recommended it. The book is called Temperament Tools by Helen Neville. She said it was great for learning about different temperaments and finding out which ones your child may have.

This book is awesome! It's very straightforward. I love that in the introduction, the author states that doctors have finally come around and proven what parents have known for years, that our children are born with certain traits regardless of what we do as parents to raise them. Two children, under the same roof, can and probably do have completely different inborn traits.

Then there is a temperament chart where you determine, through a couple of questions, where your child falls on such things as the drama, adaptation and energy scales (just to name a few). If your child is an extreme for a scale, you can then just read the corresponding chapter that pertains to that child rather than sift through the entire book trying to glean the information you need.

My oldest is a Tiganda Tiger which means she's slow to adapt and very intense in her feelings. In her chapter it explains how she sees things, and helps me, as a parent, try to meet her needs in a way that she'll understand and that won't drive me nuts. Telling her to stop doing something won't work. Since she's slow to adapt, the image needs to change in her mind before she can move on. Frustrating yes, but at least it makes sense now and I can be more patient with it.

I was able to get a copy of this book from my local library and I do recommend checking it out. It's a pretty nifty tool!

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