EtsyKids Photo Makeover Series

Etsykids Treasury Team

Let's face it, taking great photos can make the difference for the items you sell. A beautiful photograph will grap a byers attention so much better than a not so great one. So our awesome Etsykids Treasury Team is hosting the Etsykids Photo Makeover Series on their blog. The first post of the series being "top 10 product photo mistakes to avoid."

Now, here is an awesome bonus:

"Any EtsyKids Team member can participate and win prizes (features) along the way...at the end whomever wins the "most improved overall" Grand Prize will have one of their shop items be our Weekly Treasury Challenge inspiration item and the possibility of dozens of features in treasuries, along with their shop url being featured on our blog in a permanent spot with the "winners" of the series!" - Loren EKTT Coordinator

This series will run on every last Monday of the month, so don't forget to check in with them here on the EtsyKids Treasury Team Blog!

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How the Library Saved My Sanity

We are suffering from a little snow bound, cabin fever at our house. You probably are, too. We were just about out of ideas to keep our four year old from climbing the walls. Then I discovered this amazing place in our town. It is filled with books and they let you borrow them for free! Wacky.

Reading is very important in our household, and our daughter’s book shelves runneth over. So I was very surprised at her excitement over the library books. I had forgotten that Preschooler Rule-"Someone Else’s Toys (and evidently books) Are Way More Interesting Than Your Own".

More important than the excitement were the two hours we spent cuddling on the couch, reading and re-reading the new books. We didn’t just read those books. We studied them. We counted all the dinosaur eggs on the back cover of “Tell Me A Dragon”. We decided what we would take to the sea shore with “Scaredy Squirrel Goes to the Beach”. We laughed so much at “Crabby Pants” that we weren’t cranky anymore either.

The library will be a regular stop on my Saturday errands run. But just in case, I’d still be interested to know if there’s an EtsyKids shop that sells a kid size hamster exercise wheel.

Check out these great shops on Etsy to keep your own kids from putting on those crabby pants.

Build Your Own Brick Crayon Set by GaddyNipperCrayons

Grey Squirrel I-Spy bag by ThoseGreatHouseWomen

Penguin Finger Puppets by KidNaroundCreations

Dragondino SnailGoose by Kinchi

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Monday Organizing

Part of being organized is doing your best to keep things from getting lost. Binkies, toys and blankies are the last thing you want to lose while out and about with a little one. These little clips are fantastic for helping keep your child's necessities close at hand, and somewhat self-managed while being pushed in their stroller or sitting in their car seat.

Green Baby Big Stroller Nursing Clip by Ahmelie
Punk Rock KAWAII Pacifier Clip by RockerByeBaby
Blue Green Dots Pacifier Clip by brooksboutique
Makin' Mischief Pacifier/Toy Clip by boogerandtash
Owl Soothie Fabric Pacifier Clip, universal by pacifyme
Personalized Pacifier Clip by bushelandpeckbaby

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EtsyKids Design Challenge: We have a Winner!

We are please to announce our winner for this month's challenge "Winter Wonderland" Congratulations to 23. Personalized Winter Owl Print - 8x10 by SweetpeaKidPrints!


Check out these cute bright prints designed by talented EtsyKids' member Liz of SweetpeaKidPrints. What a lovely way to announce your baby's birth or remind your children to brush their teeth! To view more of Liz's work, please visit SweetpeaKidPrints.

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Monday Organizing

This week we're sharing two organizing DIY projects to keep small things together and at your finger tips while shopping, so you can save time and money.

FIRST:: Shopper Card Key Ring, from TinyStitches

Lots of stores now offer customer cards, shopper cards. They are free cards the store uses so they can offer you special discounts and coupons. My poor wallet didn't have enough card slots, so I implemented this tip I saw on the Martha Stewart Living TV show during her first season.


Round up the supplies::
Your non-credit card, plastic cards (reward card, library card, grocery card, preferred customer card, video rental card, etc.). Cards that are scanned (bar code) are better than those that are swiped (magnetic strip), but you can* make the swiped ones work too.
A key ring.
A single hole punch.

Double check the back of the card for the placement of the bar code and/or magnetic strip. Select a corner that is free from the bar code or magnetic strip and punch in approximately the same location in each card. *Cards with a magnetic strip that need to be fully inserted into a card reader are better off not being stored on this ring, as the placement of the punch and ring make it very difficult to get the card full inserted into card readers.

Once every card is punched, start threading them on the key ring, working carefully so the card doesn't break. Now you can drop the ring into your bag and because their are a half dozen or so on the ring, they will be easy reach for.


SECOND:: Beautified Coupon Organizer Tutorial, from RaeGun

Earlier this month, Modern Handmade Child Magazine launched a new feature, their blog. If you love the great ideas, projects and information shared in Modern Handmade Child Magazine, you're going to love the resources shared on the blog too!

For example, last week EtsyKids Team Member, RaeGun shared how to beautiful a very plain and very plastic coupon organizer. So find your oh so boring plastic coupon holder, get a piece of fabulously chic fabric, dust off your basic sewing skills and make yourself one of these cuties so you can save yourself some money in style!

Visit the Modern Handmade Child blog for the full tutorial.

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EtsyKids Design Challenge: It's time to Vote!

It's time to vote for your favorite item! Voting will be open through midnight EST, January 27th. This month, EtsyKids members were challenged to create an exciting new item based on a theme "Winter Wonderland". We received a bunch of fantastic entries from some talented people. Each participant was assigned a unique random number. Please note your favorite from the list below and place your vote. You can also view each entry in detail by clicking on links provided at the bottom of this post or HERE.


(If you can't view the voting poll above, please follow HERE to vote.)

1. Snowman Trio - 3 Wool Felt Finger Puppets by stayawake
2. Angel Baby Collection Light Pink Jester Hat Newborn by ohbabydotcom
3. Girls Dress - Woodland taupe longsleeved prairie dress custom handmade by littlestarclothing
4. Smores Snowman Applique Jeans Swing Top 12mo to 6 Christmas SewSoNancy Boutique by SewSoNancy
5. Fleece Snow and Ski Mask PDF Pattern Ebook Size Child to Adult by appletreeboutique
6. The Woodcutter's Ax (No 1) - Classic Wooden Tools for Children and Fairy Tales by prettydreamer
7. Let it Snow by gracehesterdesigns
8. Let It Snow Boutique Hair Bow...Adorable Snowmen and Snowflakes...Blue, White and Red...Perfect to Wear All Winter Long by gigglebabydesigns
9. Little Bo Peep has lost her SHEEP... Custom Made Hat Newborn to Adult. GREAT Easter photos by Bethanys5
10. Winter Wonderland, loopy hair bow,hairbow,blue and white. by BetsyBows
11. Pillowcase with Snowmen by fireflyblankets
12. Glitterati Snowman - Hair Clips by SweeterThanSweets
13. Snowflake on White T-shirt or Onesie by hounddogdesigns
14. Mini Ears Baby Hat in Honey- Free Shipping in US by jaclyn43552
15. Upcycled Winter Woodland Wonder Pinafore with Pine Cone Buttons and Leaf Applique by Berchtasbelly1
16. SNOWMAN & LEG WARMERS Holiday Set by thenook
17. Light Blue, White, and Silver Glitter Winter Snowflake Double Layered Ribbon Flower Bow Clip with Interchangeable Headband by InspirationsByJordan
18. Frosty the Snow Man Puppet and BOOK Set by MFcrafts
19. Vintage Dots Winter Mittens Shirt - Long Sleeved CUSTOM sizes 0-3 months to size 6 by thepolkadottotspot
20. Hooded Cabled Jacket by 0chaosbydesign0
21. Cupcake Toppers - Winter Owls, so cute for your next party by ALittleLollipopTree
22. Lil' Working Man Boys Penguin Onesie Shirt 18 months FREE SHIPPING by DoodiesBooties
23. Personalized Winter Owl Print - 8x10 by SweetpeaKidPrints
24. Hockey Skate booties - hockey pants - NHL color hat in three sizes by IrishHooksAndYarn
25. Snowman Hat by BrandisBowBoutique
26. Winter Monster Mittens (boy) Childrens Applique Shirt by monster in the closet on etsy by monsterinthecloset
27. RAG QUILT Football, NFL Inspired, Minnesota Vikings,Throw, Made To Order by avisiontoremember
28. Flannel Regency Gown for little girl or baby by AriaCouture
29. Child's snowman coat with hood, 6 by kangaroocuddles
30. Snowman Shirt by EllesAttic
31. 20% Off Sale - Use coupon code "20PercentOff" at checkout - Infant Car Seat Cover - pink polka dots by sophiemarie
32. AWWWW ...It's Snowing...Snowflake...Crochet Hat...Made to order in any Size and any Color.... NB - Adult... by Snugglebugkidz

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warm and sweet in central

Etsykid team members are in general AMAZING people. I have been introduced to so many talented and dedicated individuals since joining. The central region has been hard at work this winter ….playing, doodling, stitching, crafting, throwing a few snowballs…you name it. January is nudging us on quickly as we dream of sunny days.

here are a few picks from the etsykids central team to brighten your day.

1. rockerbye baby custom punk rock crib sheet

2. melon dot ‘i heart dad’ tee or onesie

3 (and 9)little elephant co. set of three (3) handpainted light pink daisies outlined in dark pink with dark yellow centers.

4. looploft custom made to order boy or girl heart softie

5. the polka dot tot spot reusable fabric valentine’s day banner

6. spoiled sweet sherbert tutu...infant on up

7. tootsie bear  clothspin clippies

8. my little pixies medium fushia pixie posy

10. melon dot falling for you tee

11. joyfully sewn polka dot twirl baby dress

I hope your year is full to the brim. and that you take the time to..

            .1. instigate joy whenever possible.

            2. smile often.

3. send out parcels in the mail. few sights top that of a box of happy little things sitting on one's porch.

wishing you all a lovely day.

sarah

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