Meet Etsy Seller RainbowsLollipopsArt

Today we would like to introduce you to

Etsy shop RainbowsLollipopsArt

RainbowsLollipopsArt has been selling on Etsy since December 2012, they sell playroom, kids bedroom and nursery art prints! Today they are going to give us a little peak behind the scenes of their Etsy shop.


What motivated you to start your shop?
As a mom, I know how exciting it can be to decorate a children's bedroom or a nursery. I wanted to help mothers get personalized and colorful prints. I started to design some and discovered Etsy afterwards. It seemed like the perfect place to sell my creations!

What is the story behind your shop name?
Well, as you can see, my shop is pretty colorful. This name just popped into my mind and seemed to fit. You could say I was inspired, or that this name is like the soul of my shop.

What surprised you most about having your own craft / online shop?
The amount of time I would consecrate to my shop. I changed my pictures 3 times before I was really satisfied of my shop's look. Marketing can be quite time consuming too. But overall, I really enjoy it. I guessed that surprised me too. I LOVE having an Etsy shop.

What is your favourite creations from your shop?My favorite items to create are my bathroom rules prints. I really enjoy creating them, finding new characters, new animals, new styles for them. I have more than 30 sets of bathroom prints in my shop. I'm constantly working on creating more, and they sell very well! I also enjoy customizing them to match my customer's shower curtains!

What's your personal philosophy behind your shop / products?
I want to make my products perfect for my customers. I want them to really LOVE their prints. I send as many previews as they need, and if they want anything changed, I'll do it.

What do you do when you aren't working?
I am a stay at home mom, so basically, I'm taking care of my kids. My kids are 3 and almost 2, so it can be pretty challenging sometimes, but still so worth it!

RainbowsLollipopsArt is offering a 10% discount in their shop. To use the coupon visit her etsy store and enter code "10FORYOU" at checkout. Valid until March 31 2014.

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Easy Kid Friendly Vegetarian Taco Dinner

This is one of our family's favorite easy dinners. What I love about this meal is that it does not contain meat.  My daughters love the fact that they can "design" their own tacos.  We are not vegetarians in our home but we do try to minimize our meat intake each week and the beans are a great protein substitute.

What you need:

• your favorite taco toppings: lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese, tomatoes, salsa etc.
• can of vegetarian fat free refried beans
• bag of frozen corn
• mild taco seasoning
• hard taco shells or soft tortilla shells

What you need to do:

• chop up all of your toppings
• warm up the refried beans and frozen corn in a pan
• add taco seasoning to pan
• fill the shells with the beans/corn mixture
• have your children add whichever toppings they like

Dorinda's shop, Raising Green Kids, offers eco-friendly products for your family such as wool dryer balls, Unpaper towels, and fabric decorations. Follow her on Facebook and twitter and at her blog.

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Treasury Challenge #30 - Luck of the Irish

The theme for the EtsyKids Team treasury challenge #30 was "Luck of the Irish".
Our team members created lots of beautiful treasuries featuring some amazing items, but the winner with 68 views is...

Felt Food Popsicle FiddledeeDeeCraft $15.00	The Classic WOOD TOY TRIO- Wooden Game Set applenamos $15.00	Rainbow Ruffle Polka-dot Dress- sizes 18mo to 5T aBcChildren $48.00	Rainbow Heart Garland - made with wool blend felt in colourful and bright shades, perfect for kids room or birthday HandmadeCuddlesShop €12.00
Rainbow Star Ponytail Hair Binder Snugglebugkidz $2.75	Wooden Rainbow Sorting Bowls-Montessori inspired eLeMeNOPkids $18.00	Puzzle Crayons 6 crayon set by Scribblers Crayons ScribblersCrayons $6.00	Girls Hair Clip - Rainbow Clippie Avabowtiquee $3.75
Solid Grosgrain Extra Large Pinwheel Bows - Lot of three hair bows - 28 Color Choices - Etsykids Team KatiebugBows $16.00	Set of 6 Eco-Friendly Soy/Bees Wax Things That Go Crayons- Great First Crayon childhoodstore $9.00	INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Rainbow - Digital Bottle Cap Images-Bottlecap Jewelry-Stickers-Tags-Labels-Cupcake Toppers-Magnets-Bottlecap Crafts BardDesigns $1.75	Rainbow Birthday Food Label Tent Cards Polka Dot Birthday Party - Set of 12 CupcakeDream $10.00
Patchwork Twirl Skirt and Personalized Tshirt Girls Rainbow Frog 12m 18m 2 3 4 5 6 2T 3T 4T 5T FroggyGirlDesigns $76.00	Educational Childrens Alphabet Snake Wooden 3d Puzzle Waldorf Puzzle ThePuzzledOne $35.00	St. Patrick's Day Pot of Gold appliqué Boy or Girl Twin Set Bodysuits 0-3M/6M/12M/2T/3T/4T MADE TO ORDER JustJoshinKids $40.00	Rainbow Birthday Invitation - boy-girl- Digital Printable Birthday 5x7 Invite SwishPrintables $15.00

Thank you tickledpeachstudio for creating such a lovely treasury!

tickledpeachstudio sells personalized kids gifts, invitations and stationery. We love this rainbow lunch pack that is available in her shop. Visit her shop to see more of her wonderful creations.

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March Design Challenge. It's time to Vote!

For March our Design Challenge theme was "Geometric!"
We have lots of lovely entries from our team members, browse down and vote for your favourite item!
Voting is open until 27th March.

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Meet Etsy Shop: Simply Swanky by Ashley

Today we would like to introduce you to

Etsy shop Simply Swanky by Ashley

Simply Swanky by Ashley has been selling on Etsy since September 2011, they sell lovely clothing for babies and kids, as well as beatiful fabrics for those who want to make their own items! Today they are going to give us a little peak behind the scenes of their Etsy shop.


What motivated you to start your shop?
I started sewing 7 years ago after purchasing a machine to monogram for my 1 year old son and expected niece. I had always enjoyed puzzles, and after using my machine for monogramming I thought maybe sewing would be like putting together a puzzle. I was currently a resident just out of medical school and was looking for a fun creative outlet. I initially would sew for friends and family. My sister-in-law would host home shows for me to display items and take custom orders from her friends. I enjoyed making custom items so much that I decided to open up my Etsy shop.

What is the story behind your shop name?
When I was thinking of the name for my shop I chose Simply Swanky because the items are swanky yet seem very simple.

What surprised you most about having your own craft / online shop?
I never thought I would sell this much or that having an online store could be so much fun. I have really enjoyed all of the new people that I have been able to meet through the shop.

What is your favourite creations from your shop?
I really enjoy baby gift items. The baby layette sets have actually been my most popular items as well.

What do you find most challenging about being an Etsy seller?
The most challenging has been the influx of business that is unpredictable. I have a full time job as a physician and continue to sew in my spare creative time. It is difficult to predict how many orders I will have at one given time. With time constraints, the custom orders are the most difficult. I have extended the shop to sell fabric as well. The fabric orders are of course not difficult to fill and it still helps feed my creative needs.

What's your personal philosophy behind your shop / products?
I really enjoy sewing and love the creative outlet. i strive to make each item a little unique and finish it off with a professional look. I double check over each item to ensure the quality is top notch. I have young children so I can understand what it means to have clothes that will hold up to several washes. I work hard to get items out to customers as quickly as possible.

What do you do when you aren't working?
When I am not working in my Etsy shop, I am a mother of two little ones and a wife to a great husband. I am also a Family Medicine physician full time in a local clinic from 7-3. If there's spare time left, I play in a local tennis league.

Simply Swanky by Ashley is offering a 10% discount in their shop. To use the coupon visit her etsy store and enter code "SPRING10" at checkout. Valid until March 30 2014.

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Meet Etsy Seller FiddledeeDeeCraft

Today we would like to introduce you to

Etsy shop FiddledeeDeeCraft

FiddledeeDeeCraft has been selling on Etsy since November 2011, she sell stunning handmade felt food and felt toys for kids! Today she is sharing a little about her shop and selling handmade items.


What motivated you to start your shop?
My daughter had an Etsy shop while she was in school, and she told me it would be a great place to sell the stuff I was making. She helped me with the setup and did all my shop graphics!

What is the story behind your shop name?
My family nickname is Dee. I wanted a shop name that included my name, and sounded fun. Yeah, 'fiddle dee dee' is just fun to say!

What surprised you most about having your own craft / online shop?
The amount of time it takes for photos/editing, listing, and then marketing your shop. When I first came to Etsy, I had the 'if you make it, they will come' mindset. Wrong! But I found some great Etsy teams to get involved with. The help and support I find on my teams is great!

What is your favourite creations from your shop?
I like the pancake breakfast set. This set is one of the first things I started making in my shop. It's also one of my most popular listings.
This year, I'm adding some new dolls that can be customized (hair color, skin color). As I work on them, they are becoming some of my favorites, too!

What do you find most challenging about being an Etsy seller?
It can be a struggle to keep items stocked and find time to add new ones. I have lots of ideas for things I want to make, but my time is so limited.
I don't like working on the same thing for too long, so I always have a basket full of stuff that's cut or in progress. Every couple of weeks, I have a cutting day for items I'm low on. While I'm cutting, I try to add something new as I go.

What's your personal philosophy behind your shop / products?
Pretend play is so much fun for kids, and it doesn't require any fancy equipment! When my girls were little, they spent hours in their play kitchen, pretending to shop for groceries or make dinner. I always liked to have things that encouraged their creative play. Now, these are the kinds of things I like to make for my shop, and the things I'll keep making for my grand kids.

What do you do when you aren't working?
Outside my Etsy shop, I work 4 days a week as an HR manager. My husband and I enjoy DIY projects around the house and yard, and we love to go camping. One of our daughters lives in South Carolina, near lots of places for camping and hiking. Our youngest daughter lives close by - I get to see her several times a week. We like to go to the gym together. I also have a little garden that doesn't get enough attention.

Anything else you'd like to tell us or share?
In July, I'll be a first-time grandma! I expect our trips to South Carolina will become more frequent...

FiddledeeDeeCraft is offering a 15% discount in her shop on orders over $30. To use the coupon visit her etsy store and enter code "FELTFUN15" at checkout. Valid until March 31 2014.

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Treasury Challenge #29 - Wild Child

The theme for the EtsyKids Team treasury challenge #29 was "Wild Child".
Our team members created lots of beautiful treasuries featuring some amazing items, but the winner with 184 views is...

Personalized Children -... wheremonsters... $30	Tiger costume dress-up wildthingsdre... $42	Woodland Fox Cupcake To... YourlittleCup... $10	Waldorf Inspired Mama a... YoureInspired $16.25
Cowboy Outfit - Crochet... BabyBelleShop $50	Teddy Bear Toddler Scar... ZucchiniIslan... $19.50	Eco Kids Toy - Owl - N... woolies $32	Garden Fairy Door, Magi... WoodenBLING $15
Custom Listing for Stac... UrbanTickle $68	Brown knitted baby hat ... Tuttolv $25	Wooden pull toy eco fri... toporko $14	Personalized Bib Appliq... TriedAndTrueD... $14
Kids Child Children Rev... thomaspark $22	Elephant Umbrella Kids ... ucuspucus $28	Lion Art for Baby Boy o... TinyToesDesig... $24	Owl Backpack Pattern -I... TheSewingLoft $8.50

Thank you MartinelaCartoons for creating such a lovely treasury!

MartinelaCartoons makes custom invitations and printables. We love this monkey baby shower invitation. Visit her shop to see more of her wonderful creations.

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