CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Event!

EtsyBABY is having a 15% off CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Event!!!!! May 6th - May 30th. Please use the following coupon code at checkout: EB152015 We have gathered up all of the shops that are participating in our event.

Crochet Booties, Newborn Booties,

$14.00 USD

TheMilleShop

Baby Bath Apron Towel

$24.50 USD

JenuineTreasures

InFinnity Bib-Purple Dots FLANNEL

$10.00 USD

infinnitybibs

Baby backpack - Frog print - Great diaper bag

$15.00 USD

Girlswholuv2sew

Maternity Tshirt, baby peeking, peek-a-boo, peekaboo

$29.00 USD

Coockuboo

ON SALE Mommy & Me Picture Frame 

$14.36 USD

legacyimages

Baseball Themed Name Sign Banner 

$20.00 USD

SheWhoCraftsLast

Baby Girls Black Chevron Tutu Outfit

$30.00 USD

LadybugHeadbands

Boy's Backpack in Just Curious

$38.00 USD

InspiredByGrands

Full Heart Full Hands bodysuit/toddler shirt

$20.00 USD

SuitUpPeanut

NEW Unicorn Princess Quilted Nap Mat by Janiebee

$119.99 USD

JaniebeeNapMats

Custom Made Portrait Doll, Personalized
Doll that looks like your child!

$93.86 USD

SewWhimsicalByKatie

Non Traditional Burp Cloths

$5.00 USD

WalterOliviaAdelaide

Chillin' villain 3-6 months

$18.00 USD

CutiePatudie

Meet Judy from Charlie Chap Style

  Meet Judy from Charlie Chap Style

What inspired you to begin a shop featuring your own designs?
    One day I was mending an infant car seat cover that my sister-in-law had made for me when we had our first child. My husband walked in and saw what I was doing. Knowing that I had some experience with sewing, he asked, “Have you ever thought of making those and selling them?” I honestly had never thought about owning my own shop, but the idea sounded intriguing. Instead of making car seat covers, I wanted to create something that I would me more passionate about.  As I thought more about the type of shop I wanted to create, a memory came to mind of when I was expecting my first baby. I remembered some of the comments I received when I told others that I was expecting a boy. Most people were excited for me. Others thought little boys less appealing, saying, “But you can’t dress little boys as cutely as you can girls. Boys are boring, whereas there is so much you can do with girls!”

    Have I proved them wrong since? You bet. I found there is nothing cuter than seeing a dapper boy decked out in adorable bow ties and suspenders with a little hat to complement the look.

How long have you been practicing your art/craft?
    I have been doing this business for just about a year now. I have enjoyed going outside my comfort level and improving my technique.

What training have you had or are you self-taught?
    My mom taught me a little bit of sewing growing up, but I really improved when I took a sewing/quilting class in high school. As frustrating as sewing was, I really came to love it. Of course, while I attended college, I never had time to sew. When I decided to create my shop, I had never made a hat, bow tie, or suspender in my life! But with encouragement from my husband, I simply researched and taught myself.

What is your favorite material to craft with?
    I absolutely love working with tweed! I have just started creating bow ties and hats with this material, but it’s the easiest to work with, and looks the best in my opinion.


What has been the hardest aspect of creating a hobby into a business?
    As a hobby, it’s easy to put down the items you are working on because you don’t have a deadline. But with a business, you have orders, and those orders need to get out on time. The hardest thing has definitely been balancing my business and my family, but I hope that I am improving in that area.

Any advice for other Etsy sellers?
Have patience and just love what you are doing. Sales will come and go and in order to be happy as an Etsy seller you really just need to focus on your craft and do what makes you happy.

What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
I enjoy reading, watching movies, going to new and local restaurants, dancing, traveling, and spending time with my family.

Describe a typical day in your life...
I start my day by checking my shops stats and answering any new conversations. Most of our sales begin with a conversation from an interested buyer who usually wants a custom order. I then make a to do list for what I need to get done with the shop for the rest of the day.

I then spend the rest my day sewing for the shop, taking care of my little boys, and taking time to do the things I like to do like going to the park with my boys.

Where can we find your products online?
You can find our products at charliechapstyle.etsy.com

Meet Katie from Sew Whimsical By Katie

Meet Katie from Sew Whimsical By Katie

What inspired you to begin a shop featuring your own designs? I have always loved sewing, ever since I was a little girl. I used to make and design toys for my younger siblings (I am the oldest of 7), but now that I am a stay at home mom to 3 young children, I sew for them! I loved seeing them play with their handmade toys and softies (some made from my imagination and some made from patterns from independent pattern designers on Etsy), and I wanted to offer them to other children! It has always been a dream to have a little sewing shop, and I love getting pictures of my customers’ children with their special, one of a kind items!


How long have you been practicing your art/craft? I have been sewing since I was 8 years old, but became more serious about learning more technique and pattern design in my early 20s.

What training have you had or are you self-taught?
I was initially taught to sew by both my mother and step mother. One of my first projects was an original design picture quilt that hung in my bedroom for many years. I am largely self taught, but have taken a quilting course and have learned many wonderful and new techniques from other Etsy pattern designers!
What is your favorite material to craft with? 

My favorite material to work with is definitely vintage, re-purposed linens. I love the shabby chic look they lend to a project as well as the vintage, one of a kind feel. I tell you, they just don’t make fabric like they used to!

What has been the hardest aspect of creating a hobby into a business? 
I have difficulty with seeing the value of my work and pricing it to appropriately reflect the time and effort that has been put into it. I am working at gaining my confidence at pricing items where they can bring me some profit to help grow my business, but it is definitely a balancing act. I find it is also difficult to compete with so many other wonderful, but more established Etsy shops. There is so much to offer that sometimes it seems that I get lost in the shuffle.

Any advice for other Etsy sellers?   I advise other Etsy sellers to never undervalue their own talent!

What do you enjoy doing in your off time? 
In my off time I enjoy exercising (I run competitively and enjoy pole fitness). I love spending time with my kids (ages 15 months to 5 years), and also enjoy getting outside with our dog for walks. I am also an avid reader, a real bookworm! I love meeting girlfriends for lunch and visiting thrift shops and antique stores!

Describe a typical day in your life...
A typical day in my life would involve an early start to get kids on the road to school. Then I would head out with the younger ones for a run or walk with our double stroller (and the dog), and then off to a play group or the library. After lunch, and while the baby is napping, my middle daughter gets to watch some of her favorite TV shows while I sew down the hall in my sewing room. Then it is off to get dinner ready, and when my husband comes home I am out the door for a volunteer board meeting, or to an exercise class! Never a dull moment for this momma!

Where can we find your products online? 
You can find my items online in my esty shop at: (www.etsy.com/shop/SewWhimsicalByKatie), (www.oneofakindonlineshop.com) or on my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SewWhimsicalByKatie

Be My Valentine, Baby!

Valentine's Day Bow

LittleMissBlingNYC

Baby girls polka dot heart shoes 12-18 months / size 5

Mudturtlesandmore

Baby Blues

Hand-woven wrap

 In a woven wrap you can carry your baby in different positions:
horizontally (“cradle carry”) and vertically
(on front, on hip and on the back)
Starting at $97.90

BaBySaBye

1st Birthday Custom Name Party Hat

A handmade card stock party hat adds a fun pop of color
and whimsy to birthdays and celebrations. $11.99

ShopImperfectionista

Initial pillow covers for children - set of three

This set of three handsome initial pillow covers for boys feature
any letter or number of your choice cut from blue patterned fabrics,
appliqued onto an unbleached calico cotton background. $77.36 ByElsieB

Team EtsyBABY's 7th Annual Candee Cayne Hide n Seek Holiday Hunt!

Team EtsyBABY's 7th Annual Candee Cayne Hide n Seek Holiday Event!

EtsyBABY is kicking off the holiday season on November 17th with their 7th Annual Holiday Hunt Promotion! Candee Cayne, EtsyBABY's Holiday Helper, loves to play Hide 'N Seek! EtsyBABY needs YOUR help to find where Candee Cayne has hidden! We need her back in the EtsyBABY nursery by December 10th, to help EtsyBABY shops prepare for all of the holiday goodies that were purchased!
She has hidden in multiple EtsyBABY Member shops are generously offering rewards!
Please visit the participating shops:

ShopEtsyBABY 
Pinterest
Treasury
Etsy Showcase

red & creme ivory couture headband - large hand crafted vintage headband- MTM A Christmas Melody dress JElisynBoutique $25.00	Snowflake Ornament Hat LNoelDesigns $18.00	Suzie Custom Made Strong Role Model Doll, The Suzie Doll with Glasses and matching Child Sized Accessory/Scarf, Role Model for Young Girls SewWhimsicalByKatie $150.00	Mickey Mouse First Birthday Tuxedo Bodysuit Vest with Matching Bow Tie sarasweetandsmall $36.00
Set of 2 Bibs -Red and Gray Mod Floral and Mod Harlequin - Mod Studio by Riley Blake Designs LimeSewda $17.00	Personalized Christmas Family Platters RoosRemnants $29.99	Wet Bag Small - Re Usable - Ready to Ship Eenvoudig $5.00	STL red/navy ruffle onesie dress STL baseball dress HayliesHandiwork $23.00
Black w/Red Roses Bandana Girls Dress/Shirt MamaRoosBowtique $13.00	Christmas Long Jon Jon. Cheery and bright Appliqué Christmas Outfit. DesignsByGrammy $32.00	Baseball Themed Name Sign Banner with Mascots! (Personalized, Custom, Handmade) SheWhoCraftsLast $25.00	4 CHRISTMAS HOLLY die cuts pre assembled prefect for cardmaking and scrapbooking ScrapsbyTJ $3.00
Candy Cane Tutu With Matching Headband Boutique Outfit Set Red White Holiday Preemie Newborn Infant Baby Shower Gift Photo Prop Costume Girl RachelsKidsBoutique $29.99	Burgundy Red Christmas Hair Bow with Red and Green Swarovski Crystal Accent / Toddler Girl Hair Bow Clip / Holidays / Christmas / Party BornOnBowery $24.00	Child Cardigan Sweater Sizes 0-12 Months up to size 3 100% wool Knitted knitsbygramma $43.00

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Holiday Baby Photo Props

We are in love with Connie's Crochets two adorable hats!  These would be perfect for your holiday cards! 

Newborn Christmas Hat and Diaper Cover

This adorable stocking cap and diaper cover was
originally made for Christmas but would be great as a
prop any time of year. Yours will be made with a cherry red.
The brim is made with a fuzzy yarn and a big pom pom adorns
the end. Not just for the holidays but anytime you need
an excellent photo prop. It is made of very sturdy and
warm construction with excellent craftmanship.
Starting at $46

Baby Reindeer Hat

This adorable baby reindeer hat makes the perfect
newborn photo prop for that first newborn photo shoot.
Perfect for the cold winter months also and the best
Chrismas baby shower gift ever. This hat is made of
thick soft yarn that is soft and warm next to skin.
This comes with a large detachable bow but for a
boy I can leave it off and change the nose color.
Starting at $25

15% off CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Event

EtsyBABY is having a 15% off CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Event!!!!!
May 6th - May 30th.

Please use the following coupon code at checkout: EB152014 

We have gathered up all of the shops that are participating in our event below: 

You can also view participating shops via EtsyBABY's:  

Facebook Page, Twitter, Etsy Treasury Part 1, Etsy Treasury Part 2

Website, Etsy Showcase, or Pinterest

Knerdy4Knitting

SkingKreations

lilysdreams

EandLuLu

JosiesJewels2011

MyWayMomma

HomeSewnbyLaura

cocoandjojosroom

Knitting2gether

EventsbyTammy2012

PowerStitchDesigns

BonniesBonnetsnBows

LittleMissBlingNYC

CassidyChristy

InspiredByGrands

Eenvoudig

1SweetBoutique

FreshVioletsBowtique

LilStudMuffins

SewWhimsicalByKatie

PurpleZebraStuffies

RachelsKidsBoutique