March Design Challenge. It's time to Vote!

For March our Design Challenge theme was "April showers bring May flowers".

We have lots of lovely entries from our team members, browse down and vote for your favourite item!

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Treasury Challenge #77 - Luck of the Irish

The theme for the EtsyKids Team treasury challenge #77 was "Luck of the Irish".
Our team members created lots of beautiful treasuries featuring some amazing items, but the winner is...

Luck of the Irish: a positive outlook by StudioStillae

Luck of the Irish: a special attitude, a positive outlook. How do you picture that? Lots of green (obviously), blue/greys (typical downpours), brights (positive attitude), smiles (and perhaps a beer)!

Dinosaur or Dragon Hooded Cowl, Cowl, Dragon, Hood, Dino, Knit Cowl, Button Cowl KnittyMomma $40.00	Pink Knit Girls Hat, Knit Cloche Hat with Carved Shell Buttons, Pink Cloche Toddler Hat Childs Hat, Toddler to Child Size (Item 1577) ThatsTheCutestThing $32.00	Boy Diaper Cover - Nautical Diaper Cover - Photography Prop zoegirldesigns $13.50	handmade little boy doll Gaspar - with green hair & tie PinkNounou €59.00
PATTERN CROCHET Charming Cherry Blossom Fingerless Mitts Toddler-Adult XL KaleidoscopeArtGifts $4.00	On Sale Baby Bunting Bag, Knit Baby Bunting Bag, Bunting Bag Size 1 mth - 18 mth, Cream Baby Bag, Wool Baby Bag, Pink Bunting Bag, Wooden Bu knitsbygramma $67.50	Linen burlap Baby shoes/ Chartreuse baby slippers/ Toddler botties 7miles $28.20	Grey Chalk Painted Wooden Whale cut out Plaque - Nautical Decoration - Wooden Whale Wall Plaque - Gray Chalk painted Whale Cut Out WalterSilva $38.00
Wood Elf Woodland Forest Friends Shirt, Felt Applique Baby Bodysuit / Organic Toddler Childrens T-Shirt, Cute Baby Clothes, Hipster Baby KappamakiDesign $25.00	Button Joint Doll PDF Sewing Pattern Easy Rag Doll cloth dolly Tutorial DIY Girl Toy - Miss Tippy Toes DollsAndDaydreams $12.00	Boy Rag Doll, Cloth Doll, Baby Boy Gift, Handmade baby doll Miusla €39.00	Handmade Wigwam/ Children's playtent/ Children's Tent with owls/ Children toys/ Tipi enfant quality/ Pretty Owls/ play house/ Three Snails HandmadeStoreTS $190.00
SUPER SALE - Overall in Navy Teepee Tent OverallBaby $36.40	MADE TO ORDER Baby Boy Hat with visor, Teal and Gray hat, buttons, decorative stitched visor, sizes 0-3,3-6, 6-12, 12-18m, 2T yellowbluebag $14.99	Natural Wooden Teether with Crinkles - Whale Tails with Blue Minky Dot - New Baby Gift - Natural Teething MomNMiaQuilts $10.00	Turquoise headband Baby girl headband Turquoise flower Baby headband Infant headband Flower headband Toddler headband Newborn headband SadieBloomDesigns $20.99

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Thank you StudioStillae creating such a lovely treasury!

StudioStillae sells digital prints and games with a 70's flare. She has a range of baby romper posters that can be customised with your baby name. Visit her shop to see more of her wonderful creations.

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February Design Challenge Winner

February's Design Challenge had the theme "I can sing a rainbow".
We had lots of lovely entries from our team member but the winning entry with the most votes was...

Rainbow and clouds TWIN Bodysuit Set by twinzzshop

lucky with twins?! celebrate your twinnies with this pair of baby bodysuits! OR consider two outfits for one baby as a great shower gift!!! or for siblings i can do 2 different sizes...

these are hand-cut(from repurposed t-shirts) and sewn onto rabbitskins brand SHORT or LONGSLEEVE bodysuits so they're partially green!

Here are some more lovely items from twinzzshop


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Meet EtsyKids team member Njoyart

This week we meet our team member Njoyart.  Njoyart has been open since 2010 and in her shop you will find original art for your home, office & children's spaces. In addition to original art you will find a selection of art prints, home decor & apparel items.

   

What motivated you to start your shop?
I was a brand new stay at home mom doing freelance graphic design and licensing art for greeting cards in my spare time when I first heard about Etsy. I never expected selling my art to become a full time job, I'd just hoped to bring in a little extra money by painting, which was something I loved doing anyway. Inspired by being a new mom and frustrated by not being able to find things for my daughter that weren't pastel and/or pink I started painting bold bright art for children's rooms. Once I started listing those pieces my Etsy shop took off. I'd found my calling.

What is the story behind your shop name?
nJoy Art is lifted directly from my name: Nicola Joyner
I quite enjoy art as well, so the name works on 2 levels!

What is your favourite creations from your shop?
I most enjoy painting the art for kids. Watching their little faces light up when they see a painting they like always makes my heart sing.

What surprised you most about having your own craft / online shop?
The most wonderful surprise has been turning a hobby into a career! When opening my Etsy shop 6 years ago I completely expected to be back in a office cubical by the time my kids started school. About 3 years ago I realized that working from home permanently, doing what I love most, could truly become a reality if I just put the effort of a full time job behind it. Sometimes it feels like I'm working harder than I would for someone else, and with no guaranteed paycheck either, but the freedom of being my own boss and setting my own schedule makes up for that. Particularly while my daughters are young.  

What do you find most challenging about being an Etsy seller?
Over the years my challenges on Etsy have changed as my shop as grown. The key for me has been to tackle them one at a time and to remember that there is always room for improvement. It can be frustrating to re-do things but sometimes it's best to start over when something isn't working. My listing descriptions, photos and tags have evolved a lot (and often) since the first 2 years and with each improvement my views and sales increased as well.
The one constant challenge is the uncertainly of income. I may have a record month of sales followed by a month of nothing, that's just how it goes and you have to wait it out.

   

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February Design Challenge. It's time to Vote!

For February our Design Challenge theme was "I can sing a rainbow" We have lots of lovely entries from our team members, browse down and vote for your favourite item!

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Meet Etsy Kids Team Member Sugartogs

This week we meet Etsy seller Sugartogs.  Sugartogs has been creating kids apparel since February 2011. 
    

What motivated you to start your shop?
Ever since I can remember, I have always had an obsession with making things. I distinctly remember making little mittens in grade school and selling them for $2 a pair to classmates! My grandmother used to tell me that I had golden hands, and I guess you could say that was my main motivation for creating! Positive recognition! As far as Etsy is concerned, I had already been selling locally, on and off, mostly through word of mouth, when a friend of one of my kids introduced me to Etsy. She had an active and busy Etsy shop and explained that it was not all that difficult, and really, all I needed was a (very) little technical knowledge, and the ability to create! I took the bait and haven't looked back!

What is your favourite creations from your shop?
This is a great question! Honestly, I started making the buffalo plaid flannel trapper hats when a photographer friend asked me to make one for her as a photo prop. The first one was not that simple a venture, to say the least!!!! But I had the feeling that buffalo plaid was going to be super cool and continued on, posting the link to the original. I was in awe at how many of them I sold this winter!!!! I am still getting requests for them in February! They are adorable, so snuggly warm, and have become soooooo much easier to make! 

What surprised you most about having your own craft / online shop?
I was most surprised at the ease of operating an online shop. Etsy makes it super easy to sell, collect money, and transfer to my bank account. They really do all the work! All I have to do is make stuff!

What do you find most challenging about being an Etsy seller?
The most challenging thing, by far, is constantly keeping things new and fresh. It is easy to settle in to selling 'old favorites', but as a consumer, I understand the importance of seeing things that are new to a shop, offering a constantly changing view, but at the same time, keeping the basics intact. I just recently, with the encouragement of a friend, have decided to add some dog wear to the mix! What dog doesn't need some new, functional fashion wear!? lol

What's your personal philosophy behind your shop / products?
It is my firm belief, both in my shop, and in my personal life, to treat others the way I want to be treated. I absolutely LOVE dealing with the public, and I know that it is important to see that each customer, and prospective customer knows that I hear what they are asking when they ask questions. It is not always easy to satisfy some, but certainly MOST customers are awesome...and when they love my products and send a positive feedback, it makes all the work worth it!

What do you do when you aren't working?
In the summer, I love gardening on my deck, spending time outside, listening to the sounds of nature, oftentimes with some great background music playing. Cooking is another true love, and I am always happy when I am cooking or baking something! I love spending time with my family, and love a great laugh with good friends!

Anything else you'd like to tell us or share?
I am always open to ideas! When we stop learning, we stop living!

    

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