Only 163 Days Left To Christmas

Don't wait until December 24th to finish your Christmas shopping. Take advantage of the Christmas in July sale going on at Etsy right now. Visit Etsy now to find special deals on an amazing array of items.

Please join the EtsyKids Team in our first BNR (buy and replace) treasury in honor of EtsyKids Christmas in July! If you have an Etsy shop, purchase a listing from any of the featured shops and have a listing of your choice replace the featured shop. Click on the listings that intrigue you in the treasury below and visit the corresponding EtsyKids Team member shop. Wishing you all many merry purchases for your kids! Stop by the treasury and hang out with EtsyKids Team members!

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Christmas in July Team Sale



The sale we have all been waiting for begins tomorrow.

It's time for the EtsyKids Team Christmas In July Sale!

There are two ways to visit our team shops.

1. Use the links below to visit each shop

2. Go to Etsy.com and in the search box use EK christmasinjuly or EK CIJ to find the team shops and view sale items.

Please enjoy and take advantage of these great sales, deals, and steals!

Don't wait to shop because the team sale is only from July 14th - 31.

Here is a list of participating shops who are included in the sale.

Etsykids Team Members be sure to share the sale news on Facebook, Twitter, and on your Blogs. Make sure your friends know about the sale, too!

2 Sprouts Stitchery
Stitched Stuff for Families to use and love everyday!
Sewing for babies, kids, and moms. 10% off entire store with coupon code: christmasinjuly

AliBeanBaby
Infant through size 8 little girl's clothing and nursing covers
10% off all items except already discounted items in my sample/discounted section coupon code is CIJ10

Alittlerosiebowtique
hairbows, headbands, hair clips,pony tail holders, etc.
offering 25% off entire purchase. using coupon code CIJ25

All Things Girly!
A collection of hair bows, clips, bling and girly things!
15% off entire order - coupon code CHRISTMASINJULY

Apple n Amos
Wood Toys
15%off the entire shop

Auntie Robin
Clothing for little girls and quilts for babies and toddlers
All in-stock items will be included in sale at 15% off with coupon code JULY15.
Aunty Ann Designs
Wild, Fun and Unique Sock Monkeys
Bonus will be "free" name embroidery with sock monkey or blankey purchase. Be sure to put EKBONUS in comments at checkout with the name. Plus a special 10% discount when using the code EKSAVE10 at checkout on all purchases.

Ava Bowtique
I sell all kinds of hair accessories
All items will be 10% off.

babe-a-gogo
Christmas themed lounge pants on sale
The lounge pants will have free shipping

BabyChicCreations
custom made clothing and accessories for babies and toddlers free shipping on select items
15% all car cozies and crayon rolls

Baresockcrafts
I sell baby and kids toys and christmas ornaments
I will offer 15% entire store coupon code Christmas10
Bebbyjumpers
I sell quality handknits for babies and children.
10% discount off the purchase price coupon code is ~ xmasjuly2011

berchtasbelly1
30% off sale on anything red in my shop

Bethanys5
photo prop crochet hats
all holiday item 20% off

Bibs Blankets and More
bibs, receiving blankets, baby gift baskets, nursing pillow covers
Promo: Free Shipping

BillieTK
I sell fine art and art prints for children's rooms and the young at heart
Use code FREESHIP for free shipping (domestically) on anything in the shop

BirdsongBows
Accessories patterns
15% off storewide

Bison Girl
Bison Booties (soft-sole infant/baby/toddler booties made with designer cotton fabrics)
15% off all Bison Booties with code "SUMMER15

Blush and Bashful Studio
Crochet designs for all ages
Free Shipping Promo

blushprintables
I design photo cards & invitations for birthdays, parties, and events
15% off all photo cards

BoutiqueLuckyStars
Organic T's and Bodysuits
30% OFF Coupon Code ChristmasInJuly

Brandisbowboutique
Bows, clips, hats, botties and other crocheted items
25% off your entire order

BronStar Originals
Growth Charts, Art Prints, Bow Holders
Free Shipping(Excluding Stretched Canvas)

BurpieBundles
BOGO Half Off Wristlet Key Fobs
Coupon Code is BOGOFOB... Users are also required to ""Like"" my Facebook Page.

Chew Chew's Closet
Children's clothing and accessories
15% off your total order excluding shipping Coupon code: ChristmasinJuly

Childishthoughts
Childrens toys, example: crayon rolls, tool belts, car rolls, crayon aprons and some fun dressin up dresses. My sale will be 20% entire purchase


ChipperCuteGirl
Elementary school memory books for mothers and daughters
20% off storewide using code "EtsyKids20"

christinamcdaniel
I am going to have lots of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas shirts listed and all will be buy one get one half off!

CollieOllieDesigns
I sell children's clothing -- skirts, dresses, onesies, t-shirts, and more
offering 25% off your entire order

crocheting4baby {aka Tutus & Tea Parties}
crochet beanies & blankets, handpainted baby bodysuits and tutus
All will be included in the sale Free Shipping

Cuckooboo
hair accessories for kids, pacifier clips for babies, badge clips and stethoscope tags for adults
15% off everything

CupcakeDream
Photo Birthday Invitations and Party Supplies
15% off all birthday invitations with code: JULYSAVE

cutieflair
Cute items you'll find in my shop: cloth dolls, cloth baby dolls, headbands, aprons, print artwork,original nursery paintings...
50% in most of my handmade items with tag: EK Christmasinjuly Free shipping in most of my items with tag: EK Christmasinjuly

CutiesTieDyeBoutique
Custom Party Invitations and Decorations, Personalized TShirts
15% off of Entire Purchase - Use Coupon Code ETSYKIDSROCK

DaniJoDesigns
I make felt sets, felt boards to go, felt animal masks and felt books
15% off entire purchase excluding felt books. coupon codechristmasinjuly15

Dapple Gray Designs
Clothes that are cute & comfortable for little boys and sweet & sassy for little girls! - dresses, shirts, skirts 40% off entire purchase (excluding shipping) - Code CIJ40

Darcey Lane Designs
Sassy Ruffle Fancy Pants (Bloomers), pillowcase dress. Christmas outfits, birthday outfits
15% off

Denise Jacobson- Momma Fix
Little girl dresses sizes 6 months-9 years My sale will be
40% off entire stock of dresses

Dinos In Space
one of a kind felt applique wall pieces for kids of all ages I am going to be having a
20% off sale of everything in the shop, plus I slashed the shipping charges!

Dragonfly Bowtique
Hair Accessories
30% off using code christmasinjuly Spend $25 and receive a free item (buyer does not choose this item)

Ducks In A Row Boutique
Crayon Wallets and Creative Crayons
15% off everything in shop - coupon code JULY15

Fairy Godmother for Hire
Selling children's dress up costumes
Free shipping to the US coupon code SandyClaws

felted kitten
felt crowns
all items in my shop will be 10% - 50% off.

goldenneedlecreation
I sell natural, Waldorf inspired toys, dolls and pretty treasures for children of all ages!
I will offer free shipping coupon code XMASINJULY1
All items in my shop will be included in the Christmas in July special.

GrannyZann
Children's Clothing, Accessories, Granny's Little Blessing Dolls.
Entire shop will be on sale Free Shipping US. Discounted shipping Everywhere Else. use code FREESHIP

Harvest Moon by Hand
Origami window stars/suncatchers, hand-embroidered/all-natural toys for children; needlefelted toys made from all-natural sheep wool; PDF patterns, children's accessories, and crafting supplies
Everything is for sale in the shop! Use code EKCIJ10 to get 10% off everything in the shop (products only; not on shipping)

himama Changing pad covers, fun pillow cases, and coffee clutches free shipping as my promo with the purchase code of 711ChristmasinJuly

jencdesigns
I sell custom, handmade art, clothing for children, and drawings
20% off anything plus a free surprise gift with each purchase

jjkgirlythings
baby, girls some teen and adult hair accessories
offering 30% off discount on entire order

Kidz Wiz Padz
Waterproof Carseat Padz-Great for potty training on-the-go!
Buy one, Get one 1/2 off coupon code KWPCIJ

Kind Living Designs
personalized gift items
will be on sale a % off.

Knitstyle
Stylish Cloth Play Blocks and hand knit items
BUY 1 MEDIUM sized cloth play block, get 1 FREE

Kooky Critters
tooth fairy pillows, baby blankets, t-shirts, bed pillows and plush critters
Use coupon code LSLSL10DIS for 10% off anything in my shop!

laniec1- Niah Bella
custom kids clothing and a few other tidbits
get free shipping all month and on all items by using coupon code FreeShip.

Lil.B.Designs
Creative on-the-go-fun for young Picassos: art folios, crayon rolls, and Dine.n.Doodle mats
Free Shipping (worldwide) on children's products

lillollipop
I sell lil ones clothes and things for baby or lil ones rooms
FREE shipping to USA all through July and a free custom painting for your lil one

Linda's Krafty Kreations
I sell felt quiet books and toys and stuffed animals
offering 15% off of any purchase before shipping

Little Miss Iz
Little girls Skirts and leggings - size 12 months to 6T
15% off entire purchase, shipping not included. Code CIJ15

Little Purple Dragonfly
Boutique Hair Accessories and so much more!
15% off using Code: CIJSave15

Little Sweetie Boutique
little girls pillowcase dresses & skirts
10% off all items

Lo Lo Littles
Children's Handmade Clothing, Quilts, and Accessories
20% off all Regular Priced Items throughout site!
looploft
fiber arts made with repurposed + natural materials... softies, tooth fairy pillows, wall art, fiber jewelry, party decor and lots more!
10% off entire shop and free shipping on christmas stockings

Lovely's Baby Boutique
Diaper Cakes/Cupcakes, Hair Clips, Boutique Diaper Wipe Cases
15% off entire purchase

Lucy Mae Designs
Boys Tie Shirts and Hair Accessories
FREE SHIPPING on all hair accessories

MaggieHeirlooms
Heirloom Children's Clothing
10% off (coupon code CHRISTMAS) on all new custom orders that are paid in full
25% off (coupon code RTS25) on all "Ready To Ship" items

mandag433
specialize in newborn - children photography props including hats and booties. I have a great red and green stocking hat, with jingle bells that is a big seller for christmas pictures!
offering 20% off items in my shop.

Markoos Modern Design
Modern Kid's clothing and accessories
offering a 15% discount on all purchases with code - 711XMAS

maxandmagnolia
specialize in hand dyed & stenciled baby onesies, but sell paci clips, look books, & I SPY bean bags
FREE SHIPPING

Michelle's Zoo
Stuffed Animals
20% entire purchase coupon code is CIJ20
Monkeys 'N Munchkins
children's jewelry (baptism, flower girl, big sister/big brother, everyday, special occasions)
15% off entire purchase with code "july15"

My Little Angel Co.
Diaper cakes, baby shower items, hair clips, beanie caps, and headbands
40% off hair clips and headbands, coupon code is SANTASWEATIN

My Little Pixies
Creative Hair Accessories All Christmas and Holiday items will be marked
15% off. These items will be featured in the "Christmas Preview 2011" category in my shop.

My Lovebug Baby
Useful items for mom and baby
Free Shipping to US & Canada with code: FREESHIP

My True Nature
Natural & organic kids bath products
30% off using code "christmasinjuly"

MyArtsyBaby
Everything! Custom children's wall art, canvas & wood growth charts, wood surfboards, wood dolls
Use coupon code OPENJULY for 20% off everything!

Nana Brown's
Insulated Lunch Bags, Reusable Sandwich Bags, Sun Hats, Travel Crayon Caddies, Baby Bibs, Cosmetic Bags, and more
15% off purchase, excluding postage. Coupon code FIFTEEN

Nikki, In Stitches
handmade hair accessories
15% off storewide...coupon code JULY15

Northwoods Toys
felt play food and plushies
Free Shipping promo

NotyBaby
Handmade children's accessories: blankets, car seat canopies, bibs, burpies, paci-bibs, changing mats, pillow shams, nursing covers & adult throws
15% off all items during CIJ promo event Use coupon code: JULYXMAS

OriginaliTeeToo
embroidered hair bows, bottle cap hairbows, embroidered clothing and accessories
offering FREE SHIPPING on any order over $20.

Peace, Baby! Batiks
batik clothing for babies and toddlers, including T-shirts, dresses, and bodysuits. I also have a limited selected of items for youth and adults.
All ready-to-ship items (which is everything in my shop!) is 15% off with coupon code SUMMERSANTA. The coupon is good through July 31

PetalPetal
Children's couture including modern, customizable birthday and flower girl outfits
Enter SUMMERISFORLOVE for 20% off your entire order!

Pickled Beads Jewelry
All children's jewelry
Free Shipping (Domestic (US) Orders Only)

Pink Stripe
We make Fun and Funky Goodies for Children and their Families. Sale items include tie shirts, birthday shirts, tulle cupcake aprons and lots of other fun goodies!!
HUGE sample sale on ready to ship items-- plus low flat rate shipping for unlimited sale items.

pippiclippis
felt play food, unique plushies and rattles among other kids goodies.
free US shipping for july- JULYSHIP coupon code

QuiltedHugsBibs
infants/toddler quilted waterproof bibs/sets & coordinating paci clips - all bibs are individually quilted
Use FREESHIP at checkout

Red Baby by Redrane
Baby and Toddler Items - Swaddling blankets, burpies, car seat blankets, some OOAK clothing
10-35% off selected items

Reet Momma
make personalized xmas stockings and each one is uniquely designed for the person

Snuggly Monkey
Ouchie Pouches, Toys and Accessories
Certain items are 20-25% off - look for the "CIJ SALE" in the title (including my Snuggly Baby Dolls!); And 10% off all non-CIJ SALE items with CIJSALE coupon code

sugarbumps creations
unique children's appliques, accessories, and clothing
20% off any purchase coupon code JULYSALE.
Sunny Brook Farm Design
specific items marked down with "Sale" in the title

SweeterThanSweets
All holiday items - hooded towels, hair clips, etc. - will be on sale.
20% off all holiday items

Swirly Sensations
tie dyed items (tshirts, dresses, bags..etc)
FREE SHIPPING on all READY TO SHIP items

The Bitsy Beau
Childrens hair accessories and hand knit hats
Entire store is 15% off with coupon code CIJ15 and a free gift with $25 or more purchased

The Little LOVE Bug
Felt Play Food
Use coupon code LOVE15BUG for 15% off your order

The Lollipop Boutique
hair accessories (bows, clips, headbands etc), Baby wipe cases

The Sewing Loft
Unique Children's Accessories and Gift's
15% off entire order - coupon code CHRISTMASINJULY

the trendy tot
Red Snow Flake Jumper and other items are also available in the sale section

The Trendy Tot Shop
tutus, tutu outfits, and flower headbands. Everything will be on sale
10% off everything just enter coupon code christmasinjuly

The Voodoo Kitten- Cranky Cat Studio
Baby and toddler items including blankets, bibs, burps, clothing, hair accessories, diaper bags, and more 20% off everything coupon code ChristmasInJuly



Trendy Tykes- TTykes
embroidered items for Infants, Toddlers & Moms. I will have my Cookies & Milk Place Mat & my Princess Playwear Jacket on sale @ 20% off plus free shipping on both items

TwoLovebugs
Baby blankets, burp cloths etc
Everything will be 20% off with coupon code JulyXmas

TZ Burps
plush owls and birds and other gifts for children
20% off purchase with coupon code Julyxmas

Villa Pernilla
a free snackbag with every order in my shop.

WalterSilva aka: Silva Ware
Kid's Decor, Original ART, Wall Plaques, Wall Sculptures
Everything in the Shop 15% off

Zoe Girl Designs
Children's Clothing Boutique
Buy 2 items and receive the 3rd item 50% off (3rd item must be of equal or less value)



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Hear That Jingle Jangle

Ah, July! When thoughts turn towards reindeer and neatly wrapped gifts under the brightly decorated tree. That's right, it's the Etsy Christmas in July sale. Beginning this Thursday, July 14 you can find sales and special promotions at many of your favorite Etsy shops.

Over one hundred of the EtsyKids team shops are participating. Each shop is offering their own sale or discount. You can also find sellers offering free shipping or BOGOs. To find great deals on handmade gifts, use these tags to search Etsy, 'EK christmas in july' or 'EK CIJ'.

During the sale, every day we will be featuring the shops running sales, and treasuries making it easy for you to finish your holiday shopping while your toes are still sandy from the beach.

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Up Close with Snuggly Monkey

Let’s step beyond the online store front, and see one of the ways that an Etsy Artist finds to fit a home business into a home. Welcome to the ‘Playroom’, an appropriate name for a studio that houses Claudia Martinez of Snuggly Monkey’s sewing accoutrements, but also the family’s board game collection and library, as well as serving as their movie watching space. This room even transforms into a guest room - the miracles of an aerobed and a folding cutting table!

Her shop is a vibrant kaleidoscope of handmade toys and accessories, and her studio is versatile enough to handle Claudia’s wide range of interests, everything from fabric goodie bags for her daughter's birthday party to a vampire-fairy costume for her sister. Stamping, needle felting and crocheting, along with a whole lot of experimentation fill her house with prototypes. Some make it into her shop and others ... well let's just say her girls are really good sports about playing with just about anything.

Formerly the home’s carport, the previous owners remodeled it into a lovely sunlit room with radiant floor heating. Claudia crept into her girls' space over the years, finding room for a small folding table in the far corner that could be easily stored away. Then came the cutting table, and storage... each piece added slowly so her daughters wouldn't notice that they were losing play space.

The centerpiece of her studio is an enormous old wooden school desk purchased from the local university library at a surplus sale. Her husband completely refinished it, leaving it looking brand new. The serger fits perfectly in the old typewriter space, the drawers hold patterns and gadgets. All of her notions are nicely stored on the shelves above the desk, along with a good portion of her quilting fabric stash. It has all the conveniences of those fancy schmancy sewing tables that cost over $1000 and it only cost $5!

Her equipment includes two beautiful Bernina "vintage" sewing machines. Her main machine is a Bernina 830 Record and the second is a 910. The 830 is older than she is, but an upgrade from the 1950's singer Claudia learned to sew on! She loves old machines that are all metal and mechanical parts, including being able to maintain them herself.

They are workhorses that can sew through anything she puts in front of them. She admits she would like a more modern computerized machine, able to do fancier free-hand quilting and embroidery, but she’ll never give up the Bernies.

Sharing the space with her daughters is a love/hate issue for her. They do a great job of respecting mommy's sewing stuff (for the most part), but care must be taken about what is left out and within reach of the 18 month old! This can be tiring when working on a quilt and everything must be picked up when Claudia stops her work. She is also mindful of leaving large pieces of fabric within reach that very quickly become capes, tents, etc...

At the same time she enjoys having her creative space in their play space because it gives them a chance to see what she does and become interested in it. Her 5 year old wants to learn how to sew and make things on her own. She asks if her mom can sew her a Tigress costume (from Kung Fu Panda) instead of buying her one.

Claudia is also lucky to have a very supportive husband who understands how important her creative space is to her. The girls are learning to respect that space and that the sewing machine is not a toy. Knowing her children are growing up with the idea that they can make things themselves with their own hands is an unexpected benefit of the shared space.

'Snuggly Monkey' by FairyGodmother4Hire

CIJ SALE - Fabric Coil Baske... snugglymonkeyc... $12.00	CIJ SALE: Waldorf-inspired S... snugglymonkeyc... $30.00
Sleepy Bear Fabric Block snugglymonkeyc... $5.00	Ouchie Pouch (Hot and Cold T... snugglymonkeyc... $7.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

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The Handmadeology Top 10 Etsy Team Challenge - Results!

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The Handmadeology Top Ten Contest

The Etsykids Team is participating in the Handmade Top 10 Etsy Team Challenge. The contest will select the top ten handmade items from a variety of Etsy teams. It is designed to give Etsy Teams more exposure and give them an opportunity to win an advertising package worth $450. The winning team will also be able to purchase our Social Media Bundle worth $24 for a deep discounted price of $5.

If you are one of our Etsykids shoppers, you can support your favorite shops by clicking HERE to vote in the pole. If you are an Etsykids Team member, you can promote your shop, and help the team win.

To list your items, click HERE to go the the HandMadeology site. Be sure to hit the "Back to Lists" link right under the "handmadeology" logo, then look for the EtsyKids List link. You can enter two items from your shop. Those items must be tagged exactly with'etsykids team'. You will need the listing number for those items, found in the information box on the right side of your item screen.

Team members and shoppers, don't forget to promote the list, using the easy to use links on the Handmadeology website.

Voting closes July 6th! Get Listing! Get Voting!

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EtsyKids Design Challenge: We have a Winner!

Congratulations to the winner of this month's challenge 82. Sweet Treat Cupcake Shirt ... size 12 months by SquishyBee!
"Sweet Treat Cupcake Shirt is perfect for a Birthday or just for fun! The Satin frosting is adorned with a sweet heart pink cherry on top and The stem is hand embroidered. What little girl wouldn't look cute in this!"


Squishy Bee is a store full of handmade cuteness for babies and moms. Playful soft toys, hand printed bodysuits and accessories all hand made by a creative mother of four. Pop by HERE to visit Squishy Bee!

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