Meet Patty from Sugar Plum Knitz

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 Patty from Sugar Plum Knitz

Hand Knit Children's Hat $20

What inspired you to begin a shop featuring your own designs?
Love to knit and felt this was the perfect outlet for me to sell my creations.

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

What training have you had or are you self-taught? 
My mother taught me the basics, the rest I kind of winged through the years with help from yarn shop personnel and books books books.

 

Hand knit baby child sunhat
with hand knitted flowers $22

What is your favorite material to craft with?
Yarn

 What has been the hardest aspect of creating a hobby into a business?
Coping with failure.

Any advice for other Etsy sellers?
I'm still gathering advice myself! I have had only minimal success in sales.

What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
Knitting!



   

Hand knit white fluffy trim hood
style hat with knitted rose $20

Describe a typical day in your life.
Knit, work, knit, read, work, knit. Knit.

Where can we find your products online? Sugar Plum Knitz

Outfit Of The Day...For Your Little Teddy Bear

 The holidays are soon approaching and we wanted to create a stress free shopping experience! So after searching through our EtsyBABY shops,  we present to you a complete outfit!  Enjoy!

1. Hat

2. Bodysuit

3. Diaper Cover

4. Shoes

Outfit Of The Day - Giddy Up Cowboy!

The holidays are soon approaching and we wanted to create a stress free shopping experience! So after searching through our EtsyBABY shops we present to you a complete outfit!  Enjoy!

1. Cardigan

2.  Cowboy Vest & Boots

3. Pants

4. Hat

An Interview With Cheryl Viar from Coolbabyboutique

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 June, we will be interviewing shop owners, to get a glimpse of the designer behind those adorable baby products!

Meet Cheryl Viar from Coolbabyboutique

What inspired you to begin a shop featuring your own designs? I love being creative and I created things for my photography business. Clients were asking where I got my outfits. When I told them I made them, they wanted to purchase them.

How long have you been practicing your art/craft? 5 years

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


What is your favorite material to craft with?  Chiffon

What has been the hardest aspect of creating a hobby into a business? Getting business and traffic to the site is the hardest thing. I sell local also.

Any advice for other Etsy sellers? Make quality products, keep them fresh and always keep your clients happy.

What do you enjoy doing in your off time? I enjoy playing with my new grand babies.
     

Describe a typical day in your life. Most of my inspiration comes to me while laying in bed trying to sleep at night. I put ideas on my phone. In the morning I start early then take a break at lunch for a couple hours to get house work done & ship out packages then start creating again til dinner. After dinner I take photos and post them on the site. I love what I do. It's relaxing & it makes me happy.

Where can we find your products online? My products are listed on Etsy and www.coolbabyboutique.com which takes you to my Etsy shop.

Minky Baby Blanket with Taggie Toy GIVEAWAY

Team EtsyBABY shops are ready to GIVE AWAY hand crafted designer baby products for FREE!   

Today's Giveaway is sponsored by: rolypolyplace

Minky Baby Blanket with Taggie Toy

MINKY BABY BLANKET
Measurements 28" x 32"
This size is great for travel, strollers, pack n plays, or
just cuddles:) A layer of polyester batting is added for
comfort and durability.
Top stitched around the edges.
Front: High Quality Designer fabric - Michael Miller "
Les Amis Collection" by Patty Sloniger
Fabric name: Fox and Owl Forest Friends in Peach
Back: Minky Vine "Mar Bella Collection" in Ivory

MATCHING TAGGIE TOY
Every baby needs a Taggie! A cute Crinkle Sensory Toy!
Great for attaching their favorite toys!
Trimmed in ribbon loops of different colors, sizes, shapes
and textures.
Measurements: 10" x10" with ribbons
Retail Value: $42

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Newborn Crochet Flapper Hat - Giveaway

Team EtsyBABY shops are ready to GIVE AWAY hand crafted designer baby products for FREE!   

Today's Giveaway is sponsored by: Rollie Pollie Boutique

Newborn Crochet Flapper Hat

This super adorable hat is perfect for those cherished newborn 
pictures you've been wanting, and great for the up coming 
warmer months! A beautiful gem button to accent the hat and 
add that "perfect touch". Please do not leave your baby unattended while wearing this hat as the button can become a choking hazard.  
Retail Value: $25

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Valentine's Day.....Baby Love...SPOTLIGHT on BUniqueDeZigns

Here at EtsyBABY, we are celebrating BABY LOVE!

Today, we are shining the spotlight on products from designer... BUniqueDeZigns

Valentine Applique Minky Zebra Print
Heart with Alphabet Letter Onesie

1 long sleeve color onesie. Comes with an applique heart done with
black and white zebra print Minky fabric and embroidered initial.
Your child's name can be embroidered onto shirt free of charge
(up to 9 letters free). This adorable shirt would make a lovely gift.
$18.99

Valentine Applique Double
Heart Onesie

Comes with an applique double heart done with red polka dot
fabric and pink swirl fabric. Your child's name can be embroidered
onto shirt free of charge (up to 9 letters free). This adorable shirt
would make a lovely gift.
PLEASE NOTE: Shirt can take 5-7 days to complete.
SIZES AVAILABLE:
Carter's or First Moments WHITE ONESIES Short Sleeve $16.99 or
Long Sleeve $18.99
Based on Availability. Onesies Sizes 3M, 6M, 9M, 12M,
18M, 24M $16.99

Valentine Heart Lovey Blanket

This Valentine's Day small lovey or security blanket has
red and pink 100% cotton fabric on the front and cuddly
white rose Minky on the back. This is a small cuddly lovey
blanket that is (approx. 14 x 13),
the perfect size for a security blanket or lovey blanket.
Please allow up to 7 days for this item to ship.
This luxurious cuddly baby lovey blanket would
make such a cute custom gift. $15.00

Valentine's Day.....Baby Love...SPOTLIGHT on DressMeMommy

Here at EtsyBABY, we are celebrating BABY LOVE!

Today, we are shining the spotlight on products from designer...

DressMeMommy

Rose Love Flower Toddler
T-Shirt or Baby Onesie
Hand Painted

Kids children flower rose love toddler tshirt or baby onesie
hand painted Eco friendly. Machine washable. Great quality.
Made to order. Don't forget to see our Mommy tee! Onesie Sizes
NB, 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 12, 18 and 24 months.
Toddler Tee Sizes
2T, 3T, 4T and 5T.

$14.00

Balloons T-Shirt

Eco friendly. Machine Washable. Made to order.
Don't forget to see our Mommy tee!
Onesie Sizes
NB, 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 12, 18 and 24 months.
Toddler Tee Sizes
2T, 3T, 4T and 5T.
$14.00

Bird w Flowers Baby or Toddler Shirt

Eco friendly. Machine washable. Great quality. Made to order.
Don't forget to see our Mommy tee!
Onesie Sizes NB, 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 12, 18, and 24 months.
Toddler Tee Sizes2T, 3T, 4T and 5T. $14.00

Valentine's Day.....Baby Love...SPOTLIGHT on Julia's Closet

Here at EtsyBABY, we are celebrating BABY LOVE!

Today, we are shining the spotlight on products from designer... Julia's Closet

Magenta Pink Cashmere Confetti Baby
Girl Bow Sweater - 9 - 18 months old

A treat of color and texture for an eye - a treat of softness and
warmth on skin - this gorgeous sweater, with bubbled hem,
in stunning magenta-red-pink color, in 100% cashmere - that's
the way to go for bleak winter days when color is rare and
monochrome tones are abundant...my little model was 2 years old
when she wore this - it will fit a princess of 9 months old through
a little over 18-20 months most comfortably!
$200.00

Colors of Rainbow Patch Heart Button
Toddler Baby Girl Coat Sweater

Bright, cozy, soft, fun and so unusual - this sweater coat will
carry your little girl warm and fashionable without weight or
bulk from age of 1 up until about 2.5 years of age (yes, the sleeves
are THAT long and the piece gives in as well). Adorned with collection
of hand-made ceramic buttons in shades of pink - in Noro Tayio
colorway (40% Cotton, 30% Silk, 15% Wool, 15% Nylon) which is
one of few Noro yarns which are very soft and very washable without
the weight - this goes from spring into chilly summer nights, from
autumn into winter...the whole year around!
$155.00

Pink Cashmere Glitter Bow
Ruffle Baby Girl Sweater Jacket

Tea rose cashmere....soft glitter to adorn the bows and the seam....ruffles....what else can a fashionista wish for ? Knit in
100% cashmere, with glitter beaded silk for embellishments - this
will fit a baby girl from 3 months onto about 9-10 months of age.
Matching beret is available in separate listing.
$145.00

An Interview with Kelley from TuToo Cute Tutus

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 May we will be interviewing shop owners, to get a glimpse of the designer behind those adorable baby products!

 

Meet Kelley Smith from Tutoocute1/ TuToo Cute Tutus

 

What inspired you to begin a shop featuring your own designs? I have always been known as a “Craft Queen” and was once given the nickname, Crafty Kelley. I am very artistic and love to explore new ideas and creations. I finally found a niche that I decided to run with…Custom Handmade Scrap Tutus! It is not just your typical tutu, which gives me the freedom to use my artistic imagination to create an item that is both fun and unique. Not one tutu is exactly the same.

 

 

 

 

What is your favorite material to craft with? Textured fabrics and Lace

  How long have you been practicing your art/craft?  I have been focusing on the creation of these unique tutus for the past 6 months. However, I have been crafting my whole life=)

 

 

 

 

 

What training have you had or are you self-taught? I taught myself! One day I decided to try making a tutu with some scrap fabric. I thought it could be a cute gift for a friends daughter’s birthday. Everyone loved it and wanted one for their little girl! I knew at that moment that these adorable tutus were going to be a hit! Since then I have added so many unique fabrics, lace, accessories to add to the uniqueness of the product. I am always trying to stir up new ideas and love when I receive requests for custom orders.

 

What has been the hardest aspect of creating a hobby into a business?  Sometimes I will get tired of making the same item over and over. I try to avoid making the “same old thing” by adding a new twist…such as a fun new fabric, print or texture. I love to see pictures of little girls wearing my items. They always look SO CUTE, which inspires me to create more!

Any advice for other Etsy sellers? If you have a talent…GO FOR IT!

 

What do you enjoy doing in your off time? I love spending time with my husband and adorable 3 year old son! I also love working out and a nice glass of wine!

    Describe a typical day in your life...  I do not think that I have a “typical” day…lol! I am a wife and mother to an adorable 3 year old little boy! I juggle work along with working on new Tutus, Headbands and Accessories for my shop!

  

 

 

 

  Where can we find your products online? Please visit my Facebook Page for promotions and current new creations that I am completing or working on. http://www.facebook.com/tutoocutetutu Also please visit my ETSY SHOP http://www.etsy.com/shop/tutoocute1

 Thank you Kelley, for taking the time out of your busy schedule to grant us an interview!