Etsy Kids

I love Etsy; it is a fantastic way to sell items, connect wtih other crafty souls and find unique, must have items. Recently I applied to join the EtsyKids Team and was accepted. EtsyKids is an invitiation only group of creative minds all designing and making kids stuff. You can share ideas, ask questions, upload new item pictures, participate in monthly challenges, treasuries and meet really cool people.

Every week I recieve an EtsyKids Update with new discussions, events and ideas. I look forward to this email and love spending time connecting with the group. Just another fun feature of Etsy!!!


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A Few of My Favs

I love having the tv on even if I'm not watching it.

I love Cadbury Creme Eggs.

I love meeting friends for yummy coffee drinks.

I love living 2 miles from my family.

I love logging in to my Etsy shop and seeing a sale was made.

I love getting email.

I love that I married my best friend.

I love my two little boys.

I love dreaming of having a little girl someday.

I love the color pink.

I love the way I feel after a good run.

I love having plans.

I love calendars.

I love planning our future family vacations.

I love the internet.

I love God.

I love this season of life.

What's On

My wonderful husband bought be a small flat screen tv/dvd player for Valentine's Day last year. It is nicely positioned on a shelf in front of my sewing table. When I enter my craft room my mind is on over-drive; dreaming up new creations, prioritizing projects and figuring out where to start. It's extremely rare for me to actually watch the tv but I always put something on for background noise. Almost always "Seinfeld" is the noise of choice. I love Seinfeld and will watch the same episodes over and over.











However yesterday I needed a change. Both my kiddos and myself are battling croup so when I got both boys sleeping at the same time it was shocking. A nap sounded really good but a little time sewing sounded even better. I popped in a "Saved by the Bell" episode and surprisingly finished a baby gift set and started/finished an adorable girly ribbon blankie.













What is your noise of choice?

2-in-1

One of my very good friends who is also one of my best customers gave me the greatest idea. She loves my fabric flower pins and really likes the new hair clips but wouldn't it be cool if you could have it all in one?























You can!!! Check out the new 2-in-1 Fabric Flower Hair Clips and Pins.

Nap Time Project

I get to stay home with my little ones two days each week. They are 2 and 1, extremely active and terrible sleepers. Both had challenging colic for the first year of their life and still hate sleeping. Nap time is hit or miss, never guaranteed but always much needed. If I do get them both in their beds and quiet I tiptoe into my craft room and instantly feel at peace.












A ribbon blankie is the perfect project for nap time. I can usually complete one start to finish before my youngest is awake. My storage shelf is filled with fabric scraps just waiting to be turned into a ribbon blankie. I also love making ribbon blankies because my oldest adores his. He got it on his first birthday and it has been hanging from his mouth ever since. I've tried duplicating it hoping he will attach to a new one but no, it has to be the original.












I love creating ribbon blankies dreaming about the little ones who will be cuddling them!

Vintage Toy Baby Shower

Filled with vintage toys, an old fashion candy shoppe and popcorn machine this Vintage Toy Baby Shower was fantastic. When I first start planning a party I look for a theme or inspiration. I found an amazing vintage toy birthday party and spinned it into a baby shower. My friend and mama to be was extremely appreciative and overwhelmed by all the details (she even cried when she saw the diaper cake, hormones!). I had a blast planning and hosting, enjoy the pictures!