Team EtsyBABY Spring 2015 Showcase

Quilt Throw - Pinwheel
$300.00
TheMilleShop

Teal Chevron Embroidered Pillow
$30.00
SnugglyLilBabes

Canvas and Leather Toddler Moccasin
$31.02
Rocks and Roots Apparel

Caterpillar and Butterfly Art Print
$12.00
FatDragonfly

NBA Golden State Warriors Inspired Headband 
$7.00
LadybugHeadbands

Crochet Baby Fedora Hat
and Bow Tie Set $28.57
Mila

Hot pink baby bonnet
$12.00
Knerdy4Knitting

Satin Comfort Blanket
$13.00
loveyforbaby

Personalized Baby Headband $9.95LittleMissBlingNYC

Soft Flannel Receiving Blanket
$13.50

JenuineTreasures

Sunflower Night Light
$8.99
BabyCakesMN

Pink Paris Bandana Dress
$15.00MamaRoosBowtique

Monogram Custom Baby Art $10.75
FleetingGlances

Toddler Peasant Dress
KelleenKreations

Jungle Play Mat
$110.00
QuiltsForU2

Purple TUTU Skirt
$19.99
RachelsKidsBoutique

Chalkboard Mat
$15.00
InspiredByGrands

Hand Knit Lace Dress
$60.95
CJsHandknits

Pink Polka Dot Mary Janes
$24.00
mudturtlesandmore

Yellow Cardigan Sweater
$37.00
knitsbygramma

Elephant Mobile
$45.00
Brandalyns Bowtique

Baby Flip Flops
$18.73
DOVIESlovingKNITS

Baby Bunting $70.00
1ofaKindBabyBunting

Apple Blossom Bunny
$20.36
TwistedKnickersInc

Bandana Bib
$6.51
Eenvoudig

Gold and Sea Foam Green
Chevron Nursing Cover
$25.00
 Stylish Little Ones

Meet Laura Stad from Ladybug Headbands

Meet Laura Stad from Ladybug Headbands

What inspired you to begin a shop featuring your own designs?
 
I’ve always been crafty but did not consider building a business doing it until recently. After we found out we were having a girl, I was so excited to get things for her! When I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted, I started to design things for myself. Friends started asking for items for their babies too and that's how my business started! My husband and his family are huge sports fanatics and I realized the sports headband market on Etsy was small and the perfect way to stand out and be unique!


How long have you been practicing your art/craft?
 
One year

What training have you had or are you self-taught?
 
Self taught

What is your favorite material to craft with?
 
Ribbons, flowers, and bows!

What has been the hardest aspect of creating a hobby into a business?
 
It's very fun and exciting to make new things for my daughter. I’ve also been starting to make shirts for my twin boys-they request a type of t-shirt and I can just whip it up! The hardest part as a business is balancing family time and business time. There just isn’t enough time in the day sometimes!


Any advice for other Etsy sellers?
 
Definitely finding the right market. There’s so much room for creativity on Etsy and people love unique, handmade items!

What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
 
I’m a wife to a wonderful husband, and have three beautiful children! I have twin boys and a little girl. My favorite time in the world is spending time with my family and I love to travel, run, and relax with a cup of coffee.

Describe a typical day in your life…
 
My typical day is different every day! I work part time as a pediatric oncology/bone marrow transplant nurse. My days off are filled with my children-play dates, preschool, cooking, and running a household. I am very proud to say I have mastered getting all three to nap at the same time! This is my best Etsy time! If I can’t get it all done, I work on my headbands after bedtime. Otherwise, I get to spend a little quality time with my husband.


Where can we find your products online?
At my Etsy shop: Ladybug Headbands

Meet Ali Ameduri from MemoriesWoven

Meet  Ali Ameduri from MemoriesWoven

What inspired you to begin a shop featuring your own designs?

When I was pregnant with my son, I began crocheting him lots of different blankets and toys, my form of nesting, I suppose.  I had always enjoyed making things, but it was through the pending arrival of my son that my passion for creativity was ignited. I knew the things I had made were cute, but when all of my friends kept commenting EVERY time they saw me, I knew I was on to something. So never afraid of a challenge, I decided to give it a go and form my own shop on Etsy. It has only been open for a few months, but I have sold a lot of items to friends, friends of friends, and complete strangers. It is pretty fun!

 

How long have you been practicing your art/craft? Three years.

What training have you had or are you self-taught? Self-taught. Well, that’s not entirely true! My friend Amanda showed me the single crochet stitch and YouTube showed me the rest…what did we do before YouTube?!


What is your favorite material to craft with? All I need is some yarn and a hook :)

What has been the hardest aspect of creating a hobby into a business? Orders flying in and it only being me to make them!

Any advice for other Etsy sellers? Just have fun and do what you love - creating!


What do you enjoy doing in your off time? I love walking with my son and husband around lovely Savannah, Georgia - what could be better?

Describe a typical day in your life… Wake up a lot earlier than I’d like with an eight month old baby. Hang out with my baby and my husband. Crochet, cook, and clean whilst my son is napping. Hit the streets of Savannah with the baby and an audiobook, and crochet the evening away whilst hanging out with my friends with food and wine.

Where can we find your products online? In my Etsy store or via my Facebook page. 

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Baby It's Cold Outside - Team EtsyBABY Winter Showcase

reindeer doll, plush toy, plush doll, fabric doll MadewithLuck $25.00	Sweater Child With Hood Size 2 Knit 100% Wool Ready to Ship chestnut Pink Wooden Buttons knitsbygramma $45.00
SALE - Jolly Forest Organic Cotton Swaddle CarolynNealenCloth $30.00	newborn baby shoes with footballs mudturtlesandmore $18.00
Frozen Themed Tutu Set Baby Girl Outfit Winter Wonderland Snow Queen Elsa Photo Prop Pageant Portrait Holiday Preemie Newborn Infant Set RachelsKidsBoutique $79.99	Baby Hand Mittens, Teddy Bear Mittens, Baby Knitwear for 6 to 9 months Chocolate Brown and Camel CJsHandknits £10.00
sALE Christmas Toddler Dress 18 months - Ready to ship Eenvoudig $15.00	Custom Made, Personalized Classic Christmas Stockings with sparkle appliques, vintage lace or wool blend felt. (Lined with loop for hanging) SewWhimsicalByKatie $120.00
White Tail Deer Set- Newborn Photo Prop LNoelDesigns $33.00	Snowman Hat, Snowman, Winter Hat, Photo Prop LittlestYarnShop $15.00
MERRY CHRISTMAS Handmade premade 3 piece Christmas scrapbook border set page layout Santa and reindeer ScrapsbyTJ $10.50	Reindeer Crown for Child, Baby, Toddler, Children: Christmas, Winter, Holiday Outfit and Pretend Play Costume Accessory ShopImperfectionista $15.99
Preemie Tutu Set Matching Headband Tieback Pearl Strand Outfit Teal Turquoise Aqua Baby Girl Hospital Portrait Newborn Infant Shower Gift RachelsKidsBoutique $34.99	Baby Christmas red peasant dress- A Christmas Melody dress- handmade peasant dress in red, gold, and ivory colors with 2 button details JElisynBoutique $45.00
Gamer Baby Blanket, Receiving blanket, Gamer Blanket, flannel baby blanket, punk baby blanket, gamer baby shower, gamer receiving blanket sweetandspookymama $15.00	SALE baby bunting red outside with flannel trains inside 1ofaKindBabyBunting $50.00

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An Interview with Rachel from Rachel's Kids Boutique

As many of you know, EtsyBABY team members are extremely talented. We wanted to take a peek at the person behind the creativity. All throughout March, we will be interviewing shop owners, to get a glimpse of the designer behind those adorable baby products!

Meet Rachel from Rachel's Kids Boutique

Dainty Tiara Rose Headband $9.99

What inspired you to begin a shop featuring your own designs?
I began selling baby gifts when a friend suggested I try to make a diaper cake. I didn't have anyone to give it to so I sold it on eBay. I started the auction at a penny and the the price went much higher than I ever dreamed possible. The rest is history. After selling on eBay for several years, I heard about Etsy and wanted to give it a try. I like Etsy better since it is more like a craft expo than a yard sale. 


 
How long have you been practicing your art/craft? 10 years.

What training have you had or are you self-taught? Self-taught

Newborn Butterfly Wings $19.99

What is your favorite material to craft with?  Baby items, tulle, ribbon, lace and gems.

What has been the hardest aspect of creating a hobby into a business? Getting traffic to stores.

Any advice for other Etsy sellers? Hang in there! Design beautiful products with a "wow" factor and buyers will find you.

 




What do you enjoy doing in your off time? Coming up with new designs or learning new things (like photoshop!!). I love to read.

TUTU Matching Butterfly Wings Headband Shabby Chic $34.99

Describe a typical day in your life.
I am a busy work-at-home, homeschooling mom of 6 children (all girls by the way!). I get up at 5:30 am with my husband. I have quiet time while he works out for 30 minutes and then I exercise on an elliptical machine in our basement for 30 minutes while he has quiet time. I shower, get dressed, and get my two youngest girls dressed by 7:00 am. 

I fix eggs or green smoothies for breakfast and start homeschooling by 7:30 am. I am currently homeschooling a kindergartner, 4th grader, and 6th grader. My oldest is a college student and the next oldest is a senior in high school so they are pretty much on their own. We work for 2 hours solid and then take a break while I take my 2nd oldest to work or to a class at a local community college. We continue working until lunchtime and then I put the two youngest down for a nap. 

 I work on tutus from approximately 12:00 - 4:00 each day. My middle two girls help watch my youngest two. Several of us will go to the Y or sports practice in the late afternoon and then we usually eat dinner together as a family around 6:30 pm. We have baths, and a family devotional time before heading to bed around 9:00. 

As you can see, I wouldn't be able to manage this without very strict time management techniques and having my girls help. :-) I use the principles from Brian Tracy's book Eat That Frog. I use time blocking and focus on the important things first. God first. Family second. Business third.

Pink & Brown Animal Print Diaper Cake $85.00

Where can we find your products online? 
eBay
Etsy
Facebook
Twitter