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

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 Monika from Custom Toddlers World

Meet Monika from Custom Toddlers World

 

What inspired you to begin a shop featuring your own designs?
 I created first shape sorting cube for my son when he was born. My friends and family really liked it and asked me to do a different designs for their own children. I think every parent want to buy a special one of a kind toy for their child.

 How long have you been practicing your art/craft?
 I have been into crafts since I was about 4 years old...that makes about 21 years.

 What training have you had or are you self-taught?
 I learned everything by myself, step by step.

 What is your favorite material to craft with?
 I can craft with any type of material but my personal favorite is stones, precious stone beads.

 
What has been the hardest aspect of creating a hobby into a business?
 Hardest was definitely to manage the time between family, day job and starting a crafting business. It wasn't always easy to finish up all of my orders and ship them out in time.

 Any advice for other Etsy sellers?
 My advice would be to : "Be original and create something one of a kind what no one ever did before"

 What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
 Lately I really enjoy to read a good book and walking or running in parks close by.

 

 

Describe a typical day in your life…
 My typical day starts with reading my emails and checking for new orders. After breakfast I drop off my son to a daycare and start sanding/painting my goods. At the break in between my paint coats are drying I'm finishing my jewelry orders. After all of my goods are done, clear coats dried, I drop the packages to the post office. The hours of my shops operation really vary, when we have holidays coming I'm mostly done by 12 a.m., otherwise 5 p.m., Sometimes I'm pre painting my boxes to speed up the process. 

 Where can we find your products online?
 Custom Toddlers World

Meet Chelsea from Fleeting Glances

Meet Chelsea from Fleeting Glances

 

 

What inspired you to begin a shop featuring your own designs?
I am a full-time graphic designer working on my career but I found I needed to do something I love on the side which is always creating special, personal and unique designs. Fleeting Glances name comes from all mothers who fall in love with their newborns instantly after seeing their baby for the first time. That moment is the most special and its something they remember forever. I create beautiful keepsakes to represent this short, fleeting moment in time.

How long have you been practicing your art/craft?
My shop has been open only since August 2014 but I started practicing graphic design in 5 years ago.

What training have you had or are you self-taught?
I graduated in 2014 with a degree in Art and Design.

 
What is your favorite material to craft with?
I create with the mothers in mind and from my creativity, and passion of colors and forms.

 


What has been the hardest aspect of creating a hobby into a business?
I don't know if I have had any "hardest aspect" because nothing is ever hard in doing what you LOVE to do. I believe my hobby was NEVER that, it was always just a passion and my escape. Creating a business is not what I had in the plans but I think people keep coming back because they see how much I care for every purchase.

Any advice for other Etsy sellers?
The best advice I can give is to be proactive and not give up if it's what you love. Give honest and prompt customer service and they WILL recommend you or even come back a second time.

 

What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
I love eating anything with the word chocolate in it. Having a glass of wine and watching my shows (Supernatural, Vampire Diaries, Revenge, and The Walking Dead)

 
Describe a typical day in your life...
Eat, Work, Sleep...REPEAT!


Where can we find your products online?
Fleeting Glances

Meet Amy from Lovey For Baby

Meet Amy from Lovey For Baby




What inspired you to begin a shop featuring your own designs? I was making these little blankets for friends and all their babies LOVED them!  They are like giant tags and calmed the kids when they were anxious, tired, irritated, etc.  My friends insisted that I sell them.
 

How long have you been practicing your art/craft? about 8 years


 

What training have you had or are you self-taught? I have taken sewing classes but am mostly self taught.

What is your favorite material to craft with? Ironically, I like to paint the most.

 



What has been the hardest aspect of creating a hobby into a business?  My biggest struggle has been dedicating time to growing my business.  I am an introvert and cannot seem to go to gift shops and craft stores to sell.



What do you enjoy doing in your off time? Spending time with my family is my absolute favorite thing to do.

Describe a typical day in your life...Chaos, hugs, and caffeine.

Where can we find your products online?  Only on Etsy.  I gave up my website a while ago.

Meet Maryanne Dixon from Quiltsforu2

Meet Maryanne Dixon from Quiltsforu2

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

Family, friends had encouraged me to open a shop. I had been quilting for 35+ years, had repeatedly been asked to offer classes on quilting and had made dozens of quilts -- my house is filled with quilts (LOL)...you  need to move quilts in order to even sit down.

 

How long have you been practicing your art/craft?

 Been quilting for 35 years 

 

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

Taught by my grandmother who hand quilted and won numerous blue ribbons for her quilts at the age of 11

 

What is your favorite material to craft with?

 Cotton fabric and I love to applique

 

 What has been the hardest aspect of creating a hobby into a business?

The hardest thing has been to balance growing my business and work/life balance. I also work part time as a nurse -- so finding the balance but also growing the business so that I can eventually retire

 

Any advice for other Etsy sellers?

 I have been overwhelmed with the number of custom requests. I find that many people are most interested in something totally customizable. I would recommend if able to -- to encourage this aspect

 

 What do you enjoy doing in your off time?

Off time I enjoy cycling (bicycling) and traveling to foreign countries (on my bicycle)

 
Describe a typical day in your life...

A typical day varies depending on whether I am working as a nurse (M-W) or as a quilter. Assuming a quilter -- I wake up and start immediately to cut, piece or sew. I typically stop sewing/quilting around 4PM to allow me time to either go shopping (I do it typically in the late afternoon/evening) and I typically do my hand sewing and shipping in the evening -- while watching TV

 

Where can we find your products online?

My products are all available via my website (on Etsy) at QUiltsforu2