Etsy Baby Shower Featured Shops - Volume 5

This is the 5th blog post featuring a variety of shops who have generously donated to the Etsy Baby Shower. The Etsy Baby Shower is a Virtual Baby Shower in which a number of expecting and brand new Etsy mommies receive gifts from donating Etsy shops. This shower we have raised 112 gifts from 91 Etsy Shops for 28 lucky new moms and moms-to-be! Check out my previous blog posts for more featured shops as well as my co-host Deniz's blog for more featured Etsy Baby Shower sellers!


BirdandBean first joined Etsy WAY back in 2007, she had heard about all these great things that were being made and advertised there and she set up her kids shop soon after. Monica participated in last year’s baby shower and is donating a cotton recycling onesie to a lucky baby in this shower! It is never to early to become an activist for the earth!

Monica’s inspiration is a lovely group of nephews, nieces, god kids and friend’s kids. They make her smile and when they (the kids) started appearing here on earth. Monica wanted to send something that was like a hug, so she started making kids clothes. She had not sewn since Jr High Home Ec class, but soon remembered how and was on her way!

BirdandBean features kids clothes that grow with kids, are functional, affordable and are kids clothes, not grown up clothes made smaller! After all you are only a kid once!


Back in Nov of 2007, Monica was still working at her old job but wanting so badly to be creative again. She made her goddaughters some dresses and it went crazy from there!


You can see her Dia De Los Muertos stuff here! Monica’s nephew and goddaughter have been wonderful models! And all sales will come with a unique reusable bag.


We asked Monica what advice she might have for a new mom. She said, “Well although I am not a mom myself, but an Aunt....I find breathing really important!”

You can find BirdandBean on Etsy, her website, and the BirdandBean Blog!

October 15th was MakMayDesigns 1 year Etsyversary! This is the first Etsy Baby Shower she will be participating in and she is donating a onesie to a lucky mom! Inspired by Becky’s two daughters, MakMayDesigns features a variety of onesies, bibs and tank tops. See the cute chenille appliquéd whale onesie here!

When we asked Becky what advice she had for new moms, she said, “Relax and enjoy your time with your new baby, the time truly goes so fast.” Become a MakMayDesigns Facebook Fan!


RosePrintsOnline joined Etsy in June 2008. Her inspiration for her products is her kids. She makes things she thinks she would want to see on her own kids from the things they are into. RosePrintsOnline is all about unique, custom decorated kids clothing inspired by my life and kids. The caterpillar from RosePrintsOnline is FABULOUS.

RosePrintsOnline has participated in the Etsy Baby Shower before. For this shower she is donating a beanie from her other shop CrochetandMore because that is what her assigned mom preferred.

We asked if RosePrintsOnline had any advice for new moms, she said, “Nap when they nap, especially first time Moms. You never get enough sleep, so don't feel guilty about taking a nap too. Even if there are chores, etc. to be done. Take care of yourself so you can better take care of your new baby!!”

RosePrintsOnline is offering FREE SHIPPING to BuggaBlog readers! You can convo her in advance and she will change the listing or write EtsyShower2009 in the message to seller and she will refund via Paypal.

Other generous sellers who have donated to the Fall 2009 Etsy Baby Shower include:

SewSoSweetBoutique which features handmade clothing and embroidered items.

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BRKids which features wonderful applique work on kid's clothing! You can also follow BRKids at their blog!

Etsy Baby Shower Featured Shops - Volume 4

This week I am featuring a variety of shops who have generously donated to the Etsy Baby Shower. The Etsy Baby Shower is a Virtual Baby Shower in which a number of expecting and brand new Etsy mommies receive gifts from donating Etsy shops. This shower we have raised 112 gifts from 91 Etsy Shops for 28 lucky new moms and moms-to-be! Check out my previous blog posts for more featured shops!

IvyandMae joined Etsy in another store in the summer of 2006. Ivy & Mae as it is now, has been in existence since March 2008. IvyandMae has been a loyal donating shop to the Etsy Baby Shower for at least three showers. She hasn’t decided which treasure to donate yet, it will be a surprise!

IvyandMae is inspired by fabrics. Usually Jessica sees a fabric and knows what she wants to use it for and things spur from there. IvyandMae is made up of cute dresses for girls and ties for boys, with a few odds and ends thrown in. You must see the yellow daisy bubble dress.
We asked Jessica what advice she has for new moms. She said, “I'm still figuring out what in the world I'm doing myself. I guess...be patient with yourself and your child.”

A quick note about IvyandMae, the cut off to order Christmas dresses (or other wear) from her shop is in early December. Jessica does custom orders, so if you want something extra special she’ll work with you. Jessica is pregnant with her 3rd baby...a girl! So she’s planning on phasing out her shop starting in December.

See IvyandMae's blog here!

SewClassic joined Etsy in July 2008. Inspired by her own daughter and love for all things pretty, you’ll find things that sew classic wants her own baby to wear in her shop. SewClassic hopes to branch into adult clothing in the future.

This is SewClassic’s second time participating in the Etsy Baby Shower. While she was supposed to be nurturing her new baby, she also had to sew for the increasing orders that she got from participating! For this shower, she is donating her signature item, a baby kimono. See her baby kimono in creamy white and burgundy with sakura here!

We asked Kennis what advice she has for new moms. She said, “Set up a good sleeping routine as early as possible. If you baby sleeps well, it makes everything else much easier!”

Special Offer from SewClassic! Those who mention “Etsy baby shower” will get 20% off! Just convo SewClassic for your discount! Also, visit the SewClassic Facebook Fan Page!

GrannyZann joined Etsy in September 2008. This is her second Baby Shower and she’s not exactly sure what she’ll be donating this time, but whatever it is, the baby will surely be lucky!

GrannyZann is inspired by different things but mostly Suzanne’s grandchildren. GrannyZann is primarily children's clothing. Suzanne loves to find fabrics that every one else is not using and she especially loves to work with anything toile! She also carries "Sammies" which are reusable sandwich bags and Market bags for grocery shopping or just about anything else you care to put in them. You must see this Christmas set, it is SO cute!

We asked Suzanne what advice she has for new moms. She said, “Stay relaxed and enjoy your baby. The dirty dishes and house really will be there when the baby is resting and you are rested as well.”

On November 19-22 you’ll find FREE shipping on all clothing items and 20% off your entire purchase when using GRANNY20 in the message to seller box.

Other fabulous shops that have donated to the Fall 2009 Etsy Baby Shower:

PoodleLove who specializes in a variety of baby items and is giving a Baby Shower in a Box to her lucky mom

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TutuCuteandMoore who, as the name suggests, specializes in tutus!

Don’t forget to read DecorativeLabel’s blog today to see more featured Etsy Baby Shower shops!

Etsy Baby Shower Featured Shops - Volume 3

This week I am featuring a variety of shops who have generously donated to the Etsy Baby Shower. The Etsy Baby Shower is a Virtual Baby Shower in which a number of expecting and brand new Etsy mommies receive gifts from donating Etsy shops. This shower we have raised 112 gifts from 91 Etsy Shops for 28 lucky new moms and moms-to-be! Check out my previous blog posts for more featured shops!

Sarayard joined Etsy in September 2008, but just started working on her store in January 2009. This is her first time participating in the Etsy Baby Shower and she is very excited. She’ll be donating one of her best selling prints "Lunch Time"

Sara’s inspiration comes from fairytale, children world, nature which she just loves, and imaginary stories. In Sarayard you will find Fine Art Prints, greeting cards, postcards, ACEO's, bookmarks, gift boxes and jewelries made by Sara. Everything is based on my original paintings and drawings. Sara just loves creating things with her hands and that is why in the near future she is planning to upload more works based on original paintings, collages and of course jewelries as well. Sara’s work, " The Cow" is a must see!

We asked Sara what advice she might for new moms and she said, “Have patience with your little angels and give them love as much as you can.”

Sarayard is having two special offers until the end of November. First, purchase any print and you will get a second one FREE (free print will be the same size as the purchased print). You can also enjoy FREE shipping everywhere in Sarayard’s jewelry section which is going to have more beautiful items very soon!

Want to see more of SaraYard? Check out her blog, become a Fan on Facebook or Follow her on Twitter!

Other amazing shops that have donated to the Etsy Baby Shower include:

Handcreativity which features journals, pens, and guest books. You can see more about Handcreativity on her blog!

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SugarVillage which features watercolor painting, cards, and invitations!

Don’t forget to read DecorativeLabel’s blog today to see more featured Etsy Baby Shower shops!

Etsy Baby Shower Featured Shops - Volume 2

xIn case you missed it, this week I am featuring a variety of shops who have generously donated to the Etsy Baby Shower. The Etsy Baby Shower is a Virtual Baby Shower in which a number of expecting and brand new Etsy mommies receive gifts from donating Etsy shops. This shower we have raised 112 gifts from 91 Etsy Shops for 28 lucky new moms and moms-to-be! Check out Volume 1 of the Featured Shops and the shops featured by my co-host, Deniz!

LizzyPops joined Etsy way back 2007. It was December, and Bronwyn started her adventure with Christmas-themed baby aprons. LizzyPops has participated in the Etsy Baby Shower before both as a donating shop and as a mom! She says, “It's a wonderful Etsy tradition, and a great example of how many good people can come together and do something nice for a total stranger. As mommies, though, we all have some very important things in common, so maybe we're not entirely strangers, after all!” This time, Bronwyn is donating newborn-sized aprons to her Etsy moms. They make for great pictures, and catch the inevitable baby dribbles with ease.

Bronwyn loves the feeling she gets when creating something new. She always has projects in progress, but the gratification of a completed craft makes her feel so happy and accomplished. This is especially so when she’s given new life to something old, so she’s gradually shifting more toward recycled fabrics from antique quilt tops and vintage clothing.

Right now, the shop shelves at LizzyPops aren't overflowing. You can find aprons for babies, from newborn through to one year, overalls, and Uniquilts (shown here) which are crazy quilted, and full of wild colors and fun textures. Perfect for curious little hands. Her SuperSize Me Bibs, which are reversible and unique are hanging out at The Makery, an adorable little shop in Louisville,. Bronwyn plans to add bibs back to her Etsy shop soon. So contact her if you want a bib, and she’ll hustle her bustle to make them!


We asked Bronwyn what advice she might have for new moms. She said, “Every new mom experiences stress in the first few months. When you start to feel overwhelmed, remember that you are not alone, you are not crazy, and you are not a bad mother! Take a deep breath, maybe even step outside for a moment, and remember that you can do this! Cherish that new little life - that little life that seems bigger and more important than anything else in the universe.”

If you find LizzyPops from this blog or are a part of the Etsy Fall Baby Shower of 2009, let Bronwyn know! She'll refund $5 from your purchase price (minimum purchase $20, please). Want to see more LizzyPops? Become a fan on Facebook!

OpieBaby joined Etsy in April 2009. This is the first year that Lindsey has participated in the Etsy Baby Shower and she will be donating a Custom Travel Wipe Case. You can see an example of her lovely wipes cases here!

Lindsey wanted to make things that she knew that she would like to use! She loves custom and unique wipe cases and onesies. You and your child stand out more if they don’t look like every other kid out there! OpieBaby started as a hobby. Lindsey loves to create things and knew that she might have a chance at actually selling some of the items. She is currently working on some new items so keep a look out!

We asked Lindsey if she had any advice for new moms. Lindsey said, “Treasure the early infant times. I remember thinking that I couldn't wait till mine could walk, talk and communicate. Now I miss the times when she would just lay in my arms!”

MonogrammyingByTammy joined Etsy on June 26, 2008. Being from the south where everything is personalized, she have always loved monogrammed items. Tammy has two little girls (5 and 2) and she could never find affordable embroidered items for them. So she figured she would just make them herself. More and more people complimented on them and wanted to purchase them, and now here she is! This is Tammy’s first time participating in the Etsy Baby Shower and she isn’t quite sure what she’ll be donating, so it’ll be a surprise!


MonogrammingByTammy has embroidered items for baby and children. Tammy has a variety of items and is always open to making those eccentric custom orders. The products range from bibs and burp cloths, to mother/daughter aprons, all the way to a-line and pillowcase dresses with matching diaper covers. Currently her most popular items are the birthday tutu outfits, which include a ribbon onesie, ribbon diaper cover, tutu, and matching hairbow. You must see this first birthday Tutu outfit! It is a beautiful blend of turquoise, greens, and pinks.

We asked Tammy what advice she has for new moms, she said, “Being that I am a perfectionist at everything I do, I had to learn that I was missing out on some really special moments with my girls by stressing over everything being spotless and in it's place. You know when you go to craft shows, you always see those signs that ‘Housework can wait,’ well to a degree that is the truest statement I have ever heard. Time seems to move by so quickly, as my oldest daughter is somehow old enough to be in kindergarten and I am not sure how or when the time pasted for that to happen. Stop, Breathe, and Enjoy the most awesome opportunity ever given to you...Motherhood.”

MonogrammingbyTammy is offering 10% off your total purchase for all the blog readers through December 31, 2009. Use the code BSBR1009 in your notes to seller! Want to see more of Tammy's work? Check out her other Etsy Shop or become her Fan on Facebook!

Other amazing shops that have donated to the Etsy Baby Shower include:

TishaTooDesigns which features original and inspired baby hats, blankets, and bibs.

TwoLittleTots which features a variety of baby products including hair clips, bibs, burp cloths, and crayon roll-ups! You can learn more about TwoLittleTots on the TwoLittleTots Blog!


Don’t forget to read my co-host DecorativeLabel’s blog today to see more featured Etsy Baby Shower shops!

Etsy Baby Shower Featured Shops - Volume 1

This week I am featuring a variety of shops who have generously donated to the Etsy Baby Shower. Started by June, from FickleFaerie almost 3 years ago, the Etsy Baby Shower has become a Semi-Annual event. The Etsy Baby Shower is a Virtual Baby Shower in which a number of expecting and brand new Etsy mommies receive gifts from donating Etsy shops. This shower we have raised 112 gifts from 91 Etsy Shops for 28 lucky new moms and moms-to-be!



Custom Kids

CustomKids joined Etsy on October 13th, 2008. They just celebrated their 1 year Etsyversary! Amy is participating in the Etsy Baby Shower for the first time. She is a newby but she loves giving back and having a baby is the most special time for both Mom and baby to be. One lucky mom will be receiving a baby tote bag, blanket and burpies from CustomKids!

CustomKids inspiration is simple, kids! Amy loves tapping into kids imagination and transforming their play into reality. CustomKids is kid and baby friendly. There are capes (custom orders always welcome), party favors, chalkboard placemats (makes eating out with kids fun!), tote bags, diaper bags, tutu's, and much more! You can see one of the CustomKids capes here. They make playtime special!



We asked Amy what advice she might have for a new mom. She said, “Get sleep whenever you can. The late night feeding/burping and waking can take a toll on you. Don't be afraid to sleep when you can, you'll need it!”

CustomKids is offering FREE SHIPPING to all the BuggaBlog readers. Contact Amy before you place the order and she will set-up a custom order for you.

You can also find CustomKids on Twitter and Flickr!

TheCleverKitty joined Etsy in January 2006. Shannon first heard of Etsy on craftster.org, and was amazed and excited about the possibilities of it. She set up shop, and quickly became involved in the Etsy community and Teams. TheCleverKitty has participated as both a donating shop and as a receiving mom. Shannon is donating a pair of felted baby shoes, in the recipient's choice of color.

Inspiration for TheCleverKitty comes from many places. Shannon loves to create and is often inspired by the creative process itself. She also find a lot of inspiration in the beauty and variety of nature. Other times it's the materials she’s working with that are my inspiration. TheCleverKitty features felted baby shoes, hair accessories, and a little bit of jewelry. Shannon loves classic styles, bright colors, and playful patterns. You must see her hand sewn felt flower hair clips. Shannon loves hand stitching and these are so much fun for her to make. She finds the process of working out the design for each new type of flower is like a fun little challenge too.

We asked Shannon what advice she might have for a new mom, she said, “I know it sounds cliche, but sleep when the baby sleeps! And remember, there's no such thing as a perfect parent. Do the best you can, and don't get hung up on every little mistake you think you have made, but try to see the big picture. Don't forget to make time for yourself every now and then - a happy mom makes a happy family.”

TheCleverKitty will be offering free worldwide shipping Friday, November 20 - Sunday, November 29. Shannon will also include a free gift with purchase if you mention this blog post when placing your order!

TheCleverKitty is the EtsyKids Founder and Team Leader, proud member of Etsy Maine Team and the Crafting In Color Team, as well as the Editor of modern handmade child. Read her blog or become a fan on facebook!

Other fabulous shops that are donating to the Etsy Baby Shower include:

BabyBugsNBubbles which features a variety of baby gear.

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SneakaPeek which features a variety of bibs, burp cloths and other assorted baby items.

AND

DesignaBag1 which features a wide variety of baby items including bibs, burp clothes, bodysuits, diaper bags, and hair clips.

Don’t forget to read DecorativeLabel’s blog today to see more featured Etsy Baby Shower shops!

Etsy Baby Shower Blog Week!

For those of you who have been wondering where I have been, I've been working hard! My orders went through the roof in September and October is proving to be almost as busy. In addition to that, I've taken on the task of co-hosting the Etsy Baby Shower!

Started by June, from FickleFaerie almost 3 years ago, the Etsy Baby Shower has become a Semi-Annual event. I have participated in all but one of these showers over the past three years. And now, the torch has been passed to me and Deniz from DecorativeLabels to host this shower. The Etsy Baby Shower is a semi-annual Virtual Baby Shower in which a number of expecting and brand new Etsy mommies receive gifts from donating Etsy shops. This shower we have raised 112 gifts from 91 Etsy Shops for 28 lucky new moms and moms-to-be!

Over the next week, Deniz and I will be featuring these generous shops on our blogs! You'll be seeing an amazing variety of shops and products that are perfect to give as your next baby gift. Many of these shops are offering special sales for our blog readers, so there's no better time to follow the BuggaBlog!