Kristina said...
I'm a fan. I would either go for a monkey blanket or a monkey tail.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Button Scraps
Today in the Spotlight is Desiree from Button Scraps. In Desiree's words
"I am a WAHM of two wonderful boys and another baby on the way. I love sewing and crafts. Button Scraps is hand made baby items as well as scrapbooking items." |
Q&A
CC: How long have you been in business?
Desiree: Aprox 2 years off and on
CC: What inspired you to start your business?
Desiree: Having so much trouble finding cute boy stuff and Swaddle Recieving blankets big enough to swaddle my DS who loved to get swaddled for a good 6 months
CC: How does the balance of family and work play out for you?
Desiree: Really easy right now, I sew in the evening when I feel inspired.
CC: Tell us what you envision and dream for the future of your business?
Desiree: Share my love of my products with as many people as possible. I only make things that I think are usefull and or I use. I would love Button Scraps to be my spending money and substain it's self. Right now it is mostly a hobby
CC: Do you have a favourite inspirational quote?
Desiree: Live Love Laugh and Learn...Don't miss the colours of the rainbow while looking for the pot of gold! I have tons, I love inspirational quotes
You can find Desiree and her shop Button Scraps at
Featured Items
Monkey Blankets
Tie Blankets
Tag Toys
Gorilla Wraps
Monkey Legs
Soother Clips
Cloth Wipes
Monkey Tails
Review
I had the opportunity to review a Monkey Blanket from Button Scraps. As soon as the package arrived my youngest child (1 yr old) took it as his. My three older children (8, 6 and 3 yr old) also love this blanket! It is the perfect size for infants and toddlers to snuggle with or have tagging along behind them! My youngest likes to use it to play hide & seek, peek a boo and to just cuddle with. Button Scraps has many fabric choices to choose from, we picked the John Deere Fleece. Very soft and comfy for a little one. Button Scraps places a variety of ribbons with different sizes, colors and textures which are great to help stimulate the mind. The craftsmanship of this blanket is very professional. Shipping was fast and communication with Desiree has been joyful. I highly recommend purchasing from this hard working WAHM!!!
GIVEAWAY
Button Scraps would love to offer one of our readers a $5.00 gift certificate. All you have to do is head on over and "LIKE" Button Scraps on Facebook, take a look around her page and then come back here and post a comment letting me know what you would spend your $5.00 on.
Giveaway will close Feb 22 2011 Noon Atlantic time. Winner will be picked using Random.org
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Darling Dilemma Giveaway Winners
Drum roll please...............
The winner of this Necklace is......
Librarianess said...
Already a fan of Darling Dilemma! Such beautiful pieces! And I love the title of her shop -- so clever!
The winner of this bracelet and earrings is.......
Nicole Rice
Exp Feb 28 2011
Thank you Emma from Darling Dilemma for being this weeks in the Spotlight!!!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Darling Dilemma
In the Spotlight this week is Emma from Darling Dilemma. In Emma's words
"One person's dilemma is another person's delight."
Q & A
CC: How long have you been in business?
Emma: 1 Year!! I actually just reached my one year etsy-versary & celebrated with sales & specials.
It was great fun & I've had the best year sharing what I do with the facebook & etsy universe!
CC: Is there a special place that inspires you?
Emma: Definatly my new home of New Brunswick & especially Irving park with it's oceanshore & amazing forest trails! If you look at my photography & even my jewelry photos I think it is obvious. When the weather is good I often take my jewelry pieces outside with me & even over to Irving park to photograph them in nature.
CC: Do you have a favourite inspirational quote?
Emma: I've always repeated a line from the Ani Difranco song,Out of Habit "Art is why I get up in the morning, but my definition ends there" but also on a blog the other day I read 'make with the fabulous'... I love that idea!
CC: What inspired you to start your business?
Emma: Etsy itself! From the moment a friend recommended it in passing I was hooked! I almost instantly knew I wanted an etsy shop, I just need the time & the product. Life was chaotic then & I just stuck to shopping but eventually the time came & I dedicated my creativity &
energy to making it happen. One year later, here I am!
CC: What's coming up next for you and your business?
Emma: Well my ultimate goal, or dream is to have my own store one day... but until that can happen I will continue to make, create & share it all! I have just started to make my own beads & incorporate them into my pieces, so you can expect to see more of that & see how that
progresses. I'm also starting to include my photography for sale & down the line you will be able to buy reproductions of my art works! That should keep me busy along with my two jobs & family I think
Want a chance to win one of these great prizes? There are two ways to win!First off you must "LIKE" Darling Dilemma on Facebook
1. Leave a comment here on this blog post telling me that you "liked" her page2. Post a comment on Darling Dilemma's wall telling her your favorite item in her etsy shop
One winner will be selected from comments here on this blog post and another winner will be selected from comments on Darling Dilemma's page!!
CC: How long have you been in business?
Emma: 1 Year!! I actually just reached my one year etsy-versary & celebrated with sales & specials.
It was great fun & I've had the best year sharing what I do with the facebook & etsy universe!
CC: Is there a special place that inspires you?
Emma: Definatly my new home of New Brunswick & especially Irving park with it's oceanshore & amazing forest trails! If you look at my photography & even my jewelry photos I think it is obvious. When the weather is good I often take my jewelry pieces outside with me & even over to Irving park to photograph them in nature.
CC: Do you have a favourite inspirational quote?
Emma: I've always repeated a line from the Ani Difranco song,Out of Habit "Art is why I get up in the morning, but my definition ends there" but also on a blog the other day I read 'make with the fabulous'... I love that idea!
CC: What inspired you to start your business?
Emma: Etsy itself! From the moment a friend recommended it in passing I was hooked! I almost instantly knew I wanted an etsy shop, I just need the time & the product. Life was chaotic then & I just stuck to shopping but eventually the time came & I dedicated my creativity &
energy to making it happen. One year later, here I am!
CC: What's coming up next for you and your business?
Emma: Well my ultimate goal, or dream is to have my own store one day... but until that can happen I will continue to make, create & share it all! I have just started to make my own beads & incorporate them into my pieces, so you can expect to see more of that & see how that
progresses. I'm also starting to include my photography for sale & down the line you will be able to buy reproductions of my art works! That should keep me busy along with my two jobs & family I think
You can find Emma and Darling Dilemma over at
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DarlingDilemma
Featured Items
LIME RICKEY rockstar glam necklace set
SWEETHEART romantic quartz necklace
LIFELONG romantic beaded strand
PUNK PINK chunky choker
PEACE LOVE UNDERSTANDING purple blue green necklace
TEAL U R MINE recycled glass necklace
SUNSHINE beaded necklace
PERFECT PACKAGE bow and bead rockstar necklace
GIVEAWAY
Earrings and Bracelet set.
Bracelet will be custom sized for the winner!
Necklace
We will use Random.org to choose the winner's Sunday Feb 13, 12 noon atlantic time. Winner's will be posted here on the blog and will be contacted by Darling Dilemma.
Thank you so much Emma from Darling Dilemma for being this weeks in the Spotlight.
Thank you so much Emma from Darling Dilemma for being this weeks in the Spotlight.
Giveaway is now closed, off to random.org to find us some winners :) Goodluck all!!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
A Lovely Start
In the Spotlight is A Lovely Start. In the shop owner Michelle's words:
"Welcome to A Lovely Start! ...because your baby deserves A Lovey Start!"
Q & A
CC: When and why did you start your business?
Michelle: After becoming a Mom, I started looking for a creative outlet, something that I could do and take pride in that was mine. I think that is why A lovely Start came to be.
So when I bought my first cloth diaper for my son, I checked out the construction and thought, "I could make this!" And I did! I began sewing for my children, then some friends, and then trades; in November 2008 I received my first custom order through word of mouth. I guess that was the official beginning of A Lovely Start!
CC: Tell us what you envision and dream for the future of your business?
Michelle: I really want to build and maintain a reputation while the children are still home all day. For now my quantities are not great, but I want to be sure the quality is. It is hard to keep up somedays, but I do what I can. My dream is to really expand and grow once the children are all in school and I have a little more time to sit and really create!
CC: Tell us about some new products you are excited about?
Michelle: I am really excited about some of the things I have been doing with Upcycled Wool lately! My embellished Footies are a new product I introduced this winter and they have been a hit! I have also upped the bar a bit on my embellished longies. I am very excited about an upcoming stocking of embellished woolies!
I have also been working on a line of slippers and will be releasing those in time for the Fall!
CC: What's your favorite part of your job?
Michelle: That is a tough one, I love it all! Maybe the best part is when my two year old daughter comes in to "inspect" my latest creations. She gushes over everything, she is my biggest fan!
CC: How does the balance of family and work play out for you?
Michelle: I have to say, for now, Family is first. It is tough to balance and work happens when the kids are sleeping and the house is caught up... well at least the dishes are done! Good thing I am a night hawk!
CC: Do you have a favorite quote?
Michelle: "It is better to aim for the stars and miss, than the gutter and hit." Unknown
You can find Michelle and A Lovely Start over at...
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ALovelyStart
Featured Items
Small Upcycled Snap Wrap Super Soft felted Cashmere!
Diaper and soaker set's
Fleece Boxer Briefs
Pail Liners
Upcycled Footie with Embellished Car on bum to match cotton knit car feet. Leather soled for no-slip early walkers.
Upcycled Wool Footies with Embellished Crossover Top, bamboo fitted diaper and knot hat.
Custom "Brobee" fleece set!
Deluxe Waterproof Change Pads
REVIEW
The size of the pail liner is great. It fit’s the 10 gallon pail perfectly. It hold’s well over two days worth of diapers from two children. I have been using it for approx 1 month now and I have had no problems with smell. It seems to absorb all the nasty smells even with out using the awesome
bamboo tab for drops of tea tree oil or your favourite essential oil. I wash it right in with my diapers and even dry it in the dryer on high. There has been no problems with leakage and after approx 15 wash’s it still looks brand new. The elastic is still tight and the stitching is perfect.
FAN DISCOUNT
A Lovely Start is offering 5 of our readers a really great discount on their Pail Liners. Follow this link
http://hyenacart.com/alovelystart/mt/2993/56848/Creatively-Canadian-Spotlight-Special-Pail-Liners-
To get 25% off. Reg $17 but with discount $12.75 plus shipping. This deal won't last long so hurry and get yours!!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Up Coming In The Spotlight's
Up Coming In The Spotlight's
I am super excited to announce these Canadian work at home mom's will be in up coming Spotlight's...
- February 5 2011 *** A Lovely Start
- February 12 2011 *** Darling Dilemma
- February 19 2011 *** Button Scraps
- February 26 2011 *** More Than Baby Blankets
- I am booking spots for March now. If your interested please read "In the Spot Light" tab at the top of this page and then contact me to book your spot!!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Winner of My Sunshine Design Giveaway
And the winner is.....
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Michelle
Michelle said...
Fabulous stuff! I am definitely a new fan of Sunshine Designs!
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Michelle
Michelle said...Congratulations Michelle, I don't have your email to pass along so if you can contact Chantel at My Sunshine Designs and let her know you won that would be great!!
Thank you everyone else for entering!
And a big Thank You to Chantel and My Sunshine Designs for being in the Spotlight!!!
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