The Little LOVE Bug's Corner

Found a great Giveaway!

2011-03-09T19:37:00.000-05:00

Here is a giveaway for a $100 shpping spree for great eco friendly art supplies.
Hurry ends soon
http://themagiconions.blogspot.com/2011/03/100-shopping-spree-giveaway-with-stubby.html

The Little LOVE Bug is in print!

2011-01-18T11:21:00.003-05:00

I made print again! This is the second time in 2 months. This time in Bay State Parent. It is so much better in print, it covers 1/3 of the top of the page.

If you can't get your hands on a copy here is the link.

JUNK DRAWERS

I am in Print!

2010-12-07T12:34:00.000-05:00

My felt play food is on page 17

Cyber Monday Sale Going on Now

2010-11-29T09:29:00.000-05:00

Cyber Monday Sale!! All items in my shops today are $5.00 and Lower with Free shipping!!!! Great way to do some Holiday shopping and get a great deal.

http://www.thelittlelovebug.etsy.com/

http://www.zibbet.com/thelittleLOVEbug

Cyber Monday!

2010-11-28T10:37:00.000-05:00

CYBER MONDAY SALE!

Oh and what a sale it is.

On Monday November 29 all active items in my shop will be $5.00 and lower. Now this is a sale! It is for one day only so buy buy buy and stock up for gifts and stocking stuffers for your little cook and hair clips for your little princess.

Happy Shopping!

http://www.thelittlelovebug.etsy.com/

Giveaway

2010-07-28T21:07:00.001-04:00

Great giveaway I just found! Hurry it ends tonight

http://s2m2show.blogspot.com/2010/07/time-for-another-giveaway.html

Free Shipping!

2010-07-24T15:54:00.000-04:00

NEW

Store wide FREE SHIPPING!

Only pay for what you buy not the shipping, I will pay the shipping for you!

Don't you hate to find something you LOVE, but them end up not buying it because the shipping was too high.

Well not a problem in my shop.

Now always free shipping.

http://www.thelittlelovebug.etsy.com/

Shop on Zibbet

2010-07-05T09:43:00.003-04:00

For those of you who are not Etsy People I have opened a new shop for my felt play food on Zibbet! Right now I have 14 of my felt food items listed and I plan to list 10 more items this week! Please stop on by and check my new shop out.

http://www.zibbet.com/thelittleLOVEbug

I'm Back with a HUGE SALE

2010-07-02T20:59:00.001-04:00

It has been a long long time since I have bloged. BUT I am back with a HUGE sale in my shop www.thelittlelovebug.etsy.com I have listed 21 of my felplay food items for in my Sale section all $5.00 and under! You can't get a better deal than that. So shop with my this week and you could buy 3 of my items for for only$15.00 plus shipping. What a great way to start of grow your little ones play kitchen!

EtsyKids: Santa's Sleigh Ride Team Holiday Sale - Second Stop

2009-11-09T21:14:00.000-05:00

This holiday season, join the Etsykids Team for a ride in Santa's Sleigh! Starting November 1st through Christmas Eve, participating shops will be sharing the holiday cheer with a shop sale of their choice. Santa will be traveling to each shop to take advantage of these great savings and you can come along and perhaps snag a deal of your own! To help Santa, and so he doesn't get lost, we'll be tracking his journey with a new blog post at each regional stop and highlighting the stores he's visiting.

Check out the link for more detail and the great shops on Santa's stop!

EtsyKids: Santa's Sleigh Ride Team Holiday Sale - Second Stop

Thanksgiving Felt Play Food!

2009-10-10T09:09:00.000-04:00

I know that Halloween is not even here yet, but I have just listed my felt play food Cornucopia full of veggies in my shop.

Cornucopia also known as Horn of Plenty with Veggies Set Felt Play Food

This set will only be on sale until 11/10 so there will be time for shipping to you for Thanksgiving!

This is a large cornucopia or horn of plenty made of tan felt and is slightly stuffed to give it stability for standing on its own. Such a fun toy to have for the holidays filled with veggies!

This set includes:

1 cornucopia

2 corn with husk

2 carrots

2 tomatoes

4 green beans

Stands about 4 inches tall

about 4 inches wide

about 9 inches long.

Things I wish my kids would just get!!!

2009-08-29T17:16:00.001-04:00

Things I wish my kids and even husband would just get!

Not in any particular order Just as I see them.

2. Cell phones do not go in the toilet

1. The sink is not a trash can or is it the recycling bin

Things I wish my kids would just get!!!

2009-08-29T17:05:00.004-04:00

Things I wish my kids and even husband would just get!
Not in any particular order Just as I see them.

1. The sink is not a trash can or is it the recycling bin

Get A Free Bag of Chips!!

2009-08-27T15:30:00.001-04:00

Buy $25.00 or more and receive a free felt food bag of chips with your order!

www.thelittlelovebug.etsy.com

Mention code BLCHIP in the message to seller section at check out.

This offer expires on 9/1/09

Still time to order Avon!

2009-08-19T11:49:00.003-04:00

Have not placed your Avon order yet?

Thats OK order today (Wed.) by 8:00pm and your order will be in by this weekend!

Great make up sale going on now!

www.youravon.com/jpaquette

Have a great day!

Found a giveaway

2009-08-18T19:58:00.002-04:00

Here is a great fun giveaway I found.

On Obsessively Stiching blog

Fabric to Make your own I Spy Book

http://obsessivelystitching.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-spy-alphabet-book-plus-giveaway.html

Felt Food and Tori Spelling

2009-08-17T20:03:00.003-04:00

What does my felt food and Tori Spelling has to do with each other you ask? Well Liam and Stella will be playing with MY felt play food soon!

So exciting!!!

I was contacted last week and asked to put my felt play food in a basket going to Tori Spelling. Little Peanut Boutique in CA is putting together this wonderful all handmade gift basket together to be delivered directly to the Spelling/McDermott house.

It is so surreal to think my kids and Tori Spelling kids will be playing with the same play food.

Pictures to come soon of exactly what I sent. I just had to tell you the great news!

Birthday Shirts!

2009-08-07T20:47:00.005-04:00

This year I attempted to create birthday T-shirts for my daughter's birthday. Well my first attempt in April did not come out good at all. My daughter though did love it. I let her pick out what she wanted and just went with it. Everything just came out too small.

So in June I tried again for my youngest daughter. The Birthday shirt came out so great! So great in fact I made my oldest a second birthday shirt, to make up for the first flub. LOL

These shirts were so much fun to do. They really give you free range jut to be creative which I love!

I think with a little more practice these find there way to my Etsy shop. I want to perfect them first, but I m almost there.

Sorry for the chocolate ice cream spots on the shirt. She was really enjoyed her birthday!

SALE SALE SALE

2009-08-03T18:03:00.001-04:00

SALE ON MY FELT FOOD COLLECTIONS!!! HURRY ONE WEEK ONLY BACK TO SCHOOL SALE (8/3-8/10)You save $20 or $10. for buying it this week. My collections are in my shop featured Items

Start you Christmas shopping early!!!!!

Whole collection

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28178282

Mini collection

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25162397

School is in the air!

2009-07-25T09:18:00.006-04:00

Well I have started to get into back to school mode. My oldest will be starting Kindergarten in September. She is so ready and excited, Me on the other hand, well it is tough thinking my oldest will be going off to school all day without me.

To occupy myself we are in full buying mode hehe. We are back to school shopping. Most of the clothes are soo cute. Some I just do not understand. Are the 80s back and I missed it?

We have found the cutest princess lunch box too.

As a former teacher before children I LOVE the school supplies! All the crayons, pencils, and paper... oh my! These are next

Have a great weekend! I will looking for more back to school items!

Something New Coming soon for Etsy Kids Team

2009-07-19T20:41:00.003-04:00

Check out this preview for the online magazine Etsy Kids Team is putting out in August!!!! It will be filled with so much great items and articles!

Open publication - Free publishing - More kids

New Poll

2009-07-02T09:20:00.003-04:00

What kind of clip works best on your Child's hair?

All hair is different. My girls hair work great with snap clips.

Let me know what clip works best for you Little Love Bug.

I have started a poll over on the side, please vote and help me out so I an better create my clips to be great for everyone.

Thanks

Rain Rain go away!

2009-06-24T08:59:00.003-04:00

It has been raining for 3 weeks now. We get a hour and there of sun, but that is it.

I need sun and to be able to go outside and to play on the swings with the girls.

Anyone have any ideas for fun things to do inside with the little lones please let me know. I have done everything I can think of and we all are going crazy now. Help! :)

Rain rain go away and do not come back another day!

A little Surprise in Your Mailbox

2009-06-21T19:17:00.003-04:00

Here is a fun little way to say thank you for supporting me.

The next person (new customer or current customer) who orders on my site will get a free Avon surprise gift from me delivered in the mail right to their doorstep!

So hurry and order you could be the next person to order and WIN!!!!

Don't forget to use the Free shipping code on the front of my Avon Website. http://www.youravon.com/jpaquette

And the winner is Jill! Check your mail box!

I am going in a SHOP!!!

2009-06-19T09:20:00.005-04:00

I am so excited! This week Kindred Handmade asked if I would be interested in having my items in there craft shop in Manie. Well after reading the policies I said I would love to.

This is the first time my items have been in an actual shop!!!! I am going to send my felt Food Collection to them to add to the shop. The shop is called Kindred Handmade in Damariscotta, Maine.

They also have a website my items will be on soon too. Be sure to check it out. I will let you know when my items are on the site and in the store.

http://www.buykindred.com/

I have a lot of checking inventory and sewing to do. I am so eager to have my felt food in an actual shop!!! I plan on mailing half the items to there shop on Friday!

Cupcakes Cupcakes

2009-06-08T08:26:00.003-04:00

I have just come to realize that cupcakes are very in right now! Every party I go to instead of cake there are cute little cupcakes.

My husband and I recently went to a friends wedding and instead of a traditional wedding cake there were the beautifully decorated cupcake tower!

(I wish I could find the picture)

Then just this weekend my daughter was invited to a birthday party and you guessed it more cupcakes. The cute thing here was each cupcake had a candle and all the kids got to blow out there own candle, not just the birthday boy! What kids does not like blowing out candles?

There are so many things now to make these cupcakes so festive too. Like the cupcake tower I just bought that hold 24 cupcakes. Also all the great cupcake toppers. Like these from my Etsy Friend Traci at T and Little S Designs www.tscrapper.etsy.com

Two Years old!

2009-06-08T08:06:00.000-04:00

I can't believe it my youngest will be 2 on Saturday! I can't believe she has grown so much. She is climbing up everything. She is my little tornado. If there is a mess she made it. She has such a great smile and so do darn cute it is so hard to be mad at her.

For her birthday I am going to attempt to make a birthday shirt. I tried this with my oldest daughters birthday a few months ago and it just did not come out the way I wish it had. So after looking at tons of number birthday shirts I think I may know where I went wrong now. So here is hoping I figured it out.

Here is my oldest not so great shirt I made.

I embroidered "I AM 5" on it, but it is way too small to see.

Change Up!

2009-06-06T07:55:00.000-04:00

Well I have decided to change up my blog a little. I will not only be talking about my felt food items from my shops, but tons of other things too. Such as money saving tips giveaways, raising 2 girls, My felt food, my Avon, and so much more.

Basically whatever come to my mind!

I noticed I am more attracted to the blogs that have stories and helpful tips and I want my blog to be that way too and personal.

I hope you all enjoy my new format.

The Giveaway's 1st Birthday Bash

2009-06-06T07:15:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone!

I was just wanting to let you know about The Giveaway's 1st Birthday Bash that will run June 5th-12th. Haven't heard about 'The Giveaway'? It's this great blog that has several easy-to-enter giveaways starting every week!

And the Birthday Bash will be the biggest week ever! There are over $2100 in prizes to be given out! Starting with a Giveaway Carnival on Friday, June 5th, a Photo Contest on Saturday, Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, regular giveaways Mon-Thurs, a LIVE Grand Prize Giveaway on Friday, June 12th, and Daily Door Prizes. This is going to be HUGE!
For more info on the Birthday Bash, here's the link: http://www.the-giveaway.com/2009/05/giveaways-1st-birthday-bash.html

Remember, it started on June 5th with The Giveaway's 1st Annual Birthday Carnival! So if you are hosting a family-friendly giveaway on your blog, you can enter it in the Carnival and be entered to win a great Prize Package, as well as Friday's Door Prize!

And if you blog about this too (before Friday, June 12th) (just copy and paste this post), then you will be entered to win the special Early Bird Prize! Just come back here: http://www.the-giveaway.com/2009/06/birthday-bash-early-bird-giveaway.html and leave a comment with your blog post url!
Hope to see you there!http://www.the-giveaway.com/

Spring is in the air!

2009-05-23T08:49:00.000-04:00

What a great day! Flowers are blooming and the weather is warm. it is that time of year for sunblock!

Avon Skin- so - Soft Bug Guard Plus SPF 30 Lotion is a must have all in one package.

Right now in Campaign 12 there is a great deal: Buy one and get one for .99. You can really stock up for the summer with these prices.

In my house we use the Cool'n Fabulous Disappearing Color on the kids. They love putting on sun screen now and love to make the blue color just disappear like magic!!

www.youravon.com/jpaquette

I need your help

2009-05-21T08:43:00.000-04:00

I am trying to get my felt hair clips going and I just can not decide on how to sell them in my shop.

Here are the options I was thinking
1. as singles for $2.00 each
2. as a set of 2 for $3.50 a set
3. or option 1 and 2 in my shop for each clip so buyers have an option for what they would like

?????
what do you think I should do?
Please vote to the right and if you have any other ideas please leave a comment here

thanks Jocelyn

Isn't This the Truth

2009-05-06T12:37:00.001-04:00

An Etsy Kids Team Spotlight- Love 2 Sparkle Boutique

2009-04-28T19:37:00.000-04:00

I recently purchased from Love 2 Sparkle Boutique two Going to the Zoo Hair Clips Set Clippies Bow Clips Non Slip. They are so wonderful. In my six non slip hair clips we have a monkey, bear, giraffe, lion, zebra, and pink elephant. They clippies are hand sewn with unbelievable detail. The zebra mane is made of not one straight black ribbon, but about 15 small pieces of ribbon hand sewn on to the zebra’s neck. So much work went into these hair clips.

I am so happy with my purchase from Love 2 Sparkle Boutique!
We gave these to my daughter for her 5th birthday and she fell in love with them. Throughout the day she wore all of them at one point or another. I can’t say enough great things: great communication, very fast shipping, wonderful prices, and such amazing detail and work was put into my daughters hair clips.

Not to mention I love to support shops in my area she lives rather close to me in Springfield, MA so she is also an Etsy Kids Team New England Member.

Shop with her at:
http://www.love2sparkle.etsy.com/
or
http://www.love2sparkle.com/

Enjoy your Day!
Jocelyn
The Little LOVE Bug
http://thelittlelovebug.etsy.com/

Etsyday

2009-04-24T14:17:00.000-04:00

HAPPY ETSY DAY!!!

My Giveaway!!!!!

2009-04-19T20:31:00.001-04:00

You have to check out this giveaway on the Spotted Box!!!

http://www.thespottedbox.com/blog/giveaway-from-the-little-love-bugplayfood-and-more/

I have offered my brand new Classic Lunch Set Felt Play Food a $15.00 value!!!!

If you NEED your own Lunch Set right now please see my shops

http://www.thelittlelovebug.etsy.com/

http://hyenacart.com/thelittlelovebug

Free Shipping!!!

2009-04-18T08:07:00.000-04:00

This week I am offering Free Shipping in my Shop all week on all orders! 4/18-4/25

Take advantage on the great money saving sale!

Get more for your money!

Kits for Kids

2009-04-14T20:58:00.000-04:00

I am always looking for crafts, kits, and ideas for my kids to do on a rainy day or just when I need a few minutes to talk on the phone. Here are some great Etsy Kids Team Member Shops that have just what I am looking for.

Children's Woodland

http://childrenswoodland.etsy.com/

This shop has a great variety of kits for kids. From ABC craft kits to Elmo, Thomas, and Dora ones.

"All the colorful and creative children's items that you see in my store are created to help young children learn important skills while having fun at the same time! The enjoyment I get from creating my work is increased by knowing that my creations are being enjoyed by someone that is special to you!"-Children's Woodland

And Then

http://andthen.etsy.com/

This shop has some classic kid kit crafts. Such as: Stain glass butterfly, handprint sun, fish aquarium, and rocketship to name a few.

And Then "craft kits are made with love and kid-tested. I have done all the parent grunt-work (research, shopping, prep-work, organization), and assembled most of the craft supplies in a cute reusable box (you might need to supply something simple like scissors or a little tape). All you need to do is sit down with a kid kit and the special little person in your life and have some quality time!"- And Then

Baby Kays Boutique

http://babykaysboutique.etsy.com/

Has some oh so cute no sew tutu ebooks! We are all about tutus in our house! Even if your child can not manage this diy tutu you (or an older child) can create it and your little one can help embellish it.

And to make things ever better this shop is having sale on there ebooks. Visit her sit for details.

And lets not for forget the older children

Fabric Boutique

http://fabricboutique.etsy.com

Here are some DIY Fabric Flower Brooch/Pin or Hair Clip Kit. I have been eyeing these for a while. They come in every color you can imagine.

Your Avon Lady Calling with a Deal!

2009-04-09T07:43:00.000-04:00

I am now selling Avon!

I have my own Avon website with direct shipping to you. You do not have to be in my area to buy Avon from me. And to make it even better here is a Free Direct shipping code: RFSC9

This code is good in my Avon store for all direct shipping orders over $10.00.

Hurry Offer expires on Tuesday April 14th.

So please visit my Avon website

www.youravon.com/jpaquette

Be sure to register on my Avon website to receive great deals and discounts!

Thanks so much

Jocelyn your Independent Avon Representative

Easter Basket Craft for the Kids!

2009-04-07T21:31:00.001-04:00

Well I just realized that Friday is a no school day. Oh no what to do with the kids? Well I found this great craft today on http://www.familyfun.com/ on how to make a cute Easter Egg Basket.

Here is what you need:
Basket template (see Step 1)
Poster board square, 11 by 11 inches (for the base around which you weave the fabric)
Pencil
Scissors
Dyed T-shirt strips- I personally will use yarn with my 4 year old to do this
Tacky glue

1. print out the Easter basket template.
http://familyfun.go.com/Resources/global/printables/crafts/0204_eastereggbasket_template.pdf

2. Trace the template onto the poster board square and cut it out.

3. Tie a knot at the end of 1 fabric strip and pull the knot between 2 panels of the base (B).

4. Weave the strip alternately over and under the panels (B and C). Glue the unknotted end of the fabric strip to the base.

5. Knot the end of each new strip and tuck the knot under an unglued section of a previously woven strip. After 3 or 4 strips are completed, gently fold the basket panels up so they begin coming together (C) to form a widemouthed basket (D). Tip: Don't squeeze the sides in too tightly as you work, or the basket will become too narrow at the top.

6. If necessary, use a dab or two of tacky glue to secure the fabric to the poster board, especially around the top. Let it dry.

7. Trim any excess poster board at the top, making sure there's still enough to support the topmost fabric strip. 8. Line the basket with straw or grass. Add eggs!

Here is the link which shows pictures on the steps:
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=11094

Hey even if it does not come out perfect your kids were busy on a no school day for a little while!

I just found another craft from familyfun.com. This one is a video on how to do 3 Egg carton crafts for Easter/ spring

http://familyfun.go.com/utilities/global/feature/fftv-archive-video-player/fftv-archive-video-player.html?dl_section=channel&dl_channel=FamilyFun%20Minute

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Great New Item in My Shop!

2009-04-02T10:36:00.001-04:00

This is such a great set. Remember growing up and being sent to school with a paper bag for lunch filled with A Peanut Butter and Jelly (or fluff) Sandwhich with a healthy banana? Well now you kids can play with their own classic school lunch felt set.Here is what is included in this Felt set:

2 slices of bread

1 Peanut Butter

1 Jelly

1 fluff

1 banana with removable peel

1 machine embroidered felt LUNCH Paper bag (8 inches tall and 6 inches wide)

Find it in Both of my shops:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23118886

http://hyenacart.com/thelittleLOVEbug/index.php?c=9&p=71345

Ever wonder???

2009-04-01T16:33:00.000-04:00

Have you ever wondered "Am I in any Etsy Treasuries right now?" Well so have I and to search all the Treasuries list everyday is just not going to happen. Well let's face it if the person who made the Treasury does not tell you you have no clue do you?

Well now you can search very quickly and easy. Craftopolis has a search for you!

http://www.craftopolis.com/index.php

Just type in your Etsy user name and all of the treasuries you are in appear in one place for you to look at. I have searched my shop here and there over the past 2 weeks and I have found a Treasury I was in and had no clue. Such a high knowing others like your items so much they put you in a Treasury!

Just thought I would share this great site!

Great Giveaway!

2009-03-31T21:53:00.001-04:00

You need to check out the great giveaway from one of my Etsy friends, T &S Little Designs http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5324821

Check out Monkey Tree Creations blog who is hosting this great giveaway!
http://monkeytreecreations.blogspot.com/

Etsy Kids Egg-Stravaganza Hunt

2009-03-30T09:40:00.000-04:00

Here is the link to EtsyKids Blog for all the details

http://etsykids.blogspot.com/2009/03/etsykids-spring-egg-stravaganza-april-2.html

My Egg-Stravaganza prize will be give out on day 2!!!

BOWS! BOWS! BOWS!

2009-03-29T09:44:00.000-04:00

I have found the deal of a lifetime on little girls hair bows. They not only cute and a deal, but so well put together!! My two little ones were getting a little tired of only wearing my felt hair clips so I knew when they asked for bows I needed to start looking for some cutie puttee hair bows. My search started and ended with Beloved Enchanted. As I always do when I do a search on Etsy I filter my search by price. Well Beloved Enchanted was one of the lowest priced in my search. So I check out her shop and so many bows to choose from I was overwhelmed LOL. But when I saw her 10 for $10.00 listing I was sold. I really did not care or have time to search all the listings so I asked for a 10 for $10 surprise. And boy did she surprise me. I LOVED every single bow she sent. My plan was to save all these great bows to stuff Easter eggs on Easter for our egg hunt, but I loved them so much I gave them to my daughters right away!!!! They loved them too. Now I am doing a trade with Beloved Enchanted to fill those Easter Eggs with more BOWS! Hey a girl can never have enough bows!

You really have to check out her shop http://www.belovedenchanted.etsy.com

Dede is so great to work with and such a nice person!

Here are the first set of bows I bought from Dede. I can't wait for my second package to come from her. I have promised myself to wait to give it to the girls till Eater from the Big Bunny himself!

Etsy Kids March Challenge

2009-03-24T22:47:00.001-04:00

VOTE FOR ME!!!

Here is the voting link for the Etsy Kids Team March Challenge.

I submitted my Very Hungry Caterpillar and Leaf Felt Hair Clip Set.

I am #41

Enjoy all the wonderful submissions

http://etsykids.blogspot.com/2009/03/etsykids-design-challenge-for-march_21.html

DIY Easter Chic Hatching Out of Egg Felt Hair Clip Directions

2009-03-23T10:55:00.000-04:00

Here are directions for your Spotted Box DIY Easter Egg Felt Hair Clip. If you did not get this Felt Hair DIY hair clip please see my shop http://thelittlelovebug.etsy.com/ for one of your own kits.

Now this is my first attempt to Create directions for a DIY felt Hair Clip Kit so please bare with me and let me know how these are.

Here we go:

Here is the kit a you received it in your March Spotted Box. Most items have been provided here for you. All you need is a needle to sew and scissors to cut the thread at the end.

1. Your it kit includes: 1 yellow felt chic oval, 1 snap hair clip, 1 very long more than enough piece of embroidery thread, 1 felt egg shape.

2. thread your embroidery thread and tie a knot at the end.

3. Cut a small hold/slice at the towards the bottom of the felt egg shapes and poke snap clip through hole as shown in these 2 pictures.

Pictures show front and back view. The large part of the snap clip should be inside the felt piece.

The back of the hair clip is shown here. This will be the only part of the snap clip shown once your hair clip is completed.

4. Next thread your needle through the oval part of the felt piece as shown here. The knot you tied before will be inside the hair clip. As shown below.

5. Close the egg felt piece so the cracked part is over the yellow felt and snap clip and adjust the yellow oval felt chic piece so it just peeks out of the egg.

6. Your thread is now coming out of the back of the felt egg piece thread it through both felt pieces as shown here.

7. Now thread the needle and thread through the front and back layer of felt to create your first stitch. as Shown below.

8. continue to do this sewing all around the egg.

9. On your last stitch sew as you would normally through to the back layer of felt.

10. Now sew through the back layer only. So your needle and thread will be in between the two layers of felt.

11. Tie a knot with your embroidery thread as close as you can in between the two pieces of felt. It helps to place your needle in the knot to create a nice tight knot. Then pull out needle once knot is completed.

12. Next thread needle and thread in between the middle of the 2 pieces of felt to the other side. Pull knot though to hid in the clip.

13. Now sew the top of the egg above the chic. This is not necessary for the clip, but make it look finished.

13. Follow step 11 to tie the end knot.

14. Now with your thread and needle sew 2 stitches for the little Chic's eyes. Do these stitches just above the cracked part of the egg so it appears the chic is peeking out of the egg.

15. If you would like you can add 3 more stitches to the top of the chic head to create colorful feathers on top of the chic head.

16. Also if desired you can use the rest of the embroidery thread in your kit to create a design on the Easter Egg

Enjoy!

Happy Easter!

Here is a finished one you can buy in my shop!

Please let me know how this DIY kit is. I plan to offer more kits in my shop, but want to perfect my instructions before I do. Thanks for your help

My March Spotted Box

2009-03-23T06:56:00.000-04:00

Well my daughter and I received my Spotted Box Last week and it was great again! Here is what we were lucky enough to get in our Spotted Box.

1. The Little LOVE Bug http://www.thelittlelovebug.etsy.com/ My own sample
DIY Easter Hair Clip Kit See y blog post for instructions!!!

2. T and Little S Designs http://www.tscrapper.etsy.com/

Handcrafted Bookmark

3. Mirasol Farm http://www.mirasolfarm.etsy.com/

Rosemary Mint Lotion

Lemon Lime Lip Balm

4. Miss Onyx http://www.scratchjewwllery.etsy.com/

Nail Art pendant

5. Nature baby Knits http://www.naturebabykints.com/

3 knitting loops

6. Let it Shine Jewelery Design http://www.sherrt19682008.etsy.com/

Bi cone Swarovski crystal earrings

7. I Heart Bowheads http://iheartbowheads.blogspot.com/

Hair clip

8. Wooldins http://www.wooldins.etsy.com/

breast pads

9. Crochet Frog http://www.poladottedpickle.com/

Easter Bunny Crochet magnet

10. Love Abounds http://hyenacart.com/loveabounds

Peanut butter bliss

11. Stylin Baby Cloth http://www.stylinbabycloth.etsy.com/

fabric wipe

12. Babus http://www.babus.etsy.com/

Crinkle Patty Baby Clutch Toy

13. Fluff n Fixings http://www.fluffnfixings.etsy.com/

recycled mailing envelope

14. FOE Your Diaper http://www.foeyyourdiaper.com/

green Fold Over Elastic

15. Natural Madison http://hyenacart.com.nmwoolwashoutlet/

Natural Laundry Soap

16. Country Soap http://hyenacart.com/countrysoapbymarlene

Baby Soap

17. The Melting Pot Candle Co http://www.themeltingpotcandleco.com/

Tulip Soy tart

18. Clear Hills Honey Company http://hyenacart.com/clearhillshoney

Lip Balm Samples

19. Scent-Sory Creations http://hyenacart.com/scentsorycreations

Oatmeal Milk Bath

20. Mama's Bug A Boo http://www.mamasbugaboo.com/

Mama's Bug A Bin Powder

21. I'm Pretty Boutique http://www.imprettyboutique.com/

Bow Hair Clip

22. Kinder Klothes http://www.kinderklothes.etsy.com/

Newborn Hat

23. Distinctive Deals http://www.distinctivedecals.com/

Flower decal

24. Earth School http://www.kandfshops.com/

Down on the Farm Sample Activities

25. Joyful Tie Dyes www.hyenacart.com/joyfultiedyes.com

coupon

26. Perennial Piecer http://www.perennialpiecer.etsy.com/

Sachet

27. DFMI Design http://www.dmfidesign.com/

2 cards

28. Aunty Ann Designs http://www.aunttanndesigns.etsy.com/

Sock Monkey card

I hope I got it all. If I miss labeled some of these great shops just let me know. When our box comes my daughters and I love to go through it together so sometime samples do get mixed up!

My DIY Kits in Spotted Boxes

2009-03-23T06:49:00.000-04:00

Here are some of the Spotted Boxes that received my DYI Hair Clip kit. This was my sample for the March Spotted Box!

http://2by2boutique.blogspot.com/2009/03/spotted-box-is-here.html

http://elizabeardesigns.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-got-my-spotted-box.html

http://picnicbasketcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-love-my-mailman.html

Monkey Tree Creations Blog Giveaway

2009-03-16T19:12:00.000-04:00

I thought I would share a giveaway I found.

Sleepy Sleepy Tea giveaway onthe Monkey Tree Creations Blog!

You have to check it out! Her products are so great

http://monkeytreecreations.blogspot.com/2009/03/sleepy-sleepy-tea-giveaway.html

Good Luck!

Spotted Box Giveaway!!

2009-03-15T20:36:00.000-04:00

You need to enter this contest.

A FREE March Spotted Box----That’s right– a March Spotted Box…..100% free thanks to our sponsor fluffnflowers http://fluffnflowers.etsy.com/

Visit the Spotted Box Blog to enter:

http://www.thespottedbox.com/blog/enter-to-win-a-march-spotted-box/

Hurry contest ends March 17th!

Trade of the Week-- Monkey Tree Crations

2009-03-15T09:23:00.000-04:00

Monkey Tree Creations
http://monkeytreecreations.etsy.com/

Well this weeks Trade was with Monkey Tree Creation. First I have to say the wonderful smell that came out of the box when I opened it was just to amazing for words. It was flowers, citrus, lavender, and just all around delightful. I traded Abi fore her quite a few of her wonderful products.

First is what I think is my favorite Dryer bags made from certified Organic Lavender. I dried some of our blankets with these dryer bags. I love to curl up in my wonderful smelling, and relaxing, blankets at night.

The next item is Bath Tea Bags for Skin care. Yes another great smelling item. I am hoping this will do wonders for my daughters eczema. Cross your fingers!

The next item is Ouchie Balm. I can't wait to see how this works! I have hear so much about it . I plan to have it in my purse for those ouchie occasions outside of the house LOL

The next one I do not think a mommy can live without. Herbal Stress Balm. I used this one right out of the box. And boy doe sit works. I will need more of these. Lets see in every room of the house, purse, and car. With a preschooler and a tornado of a toddler this is a must.

I also got an added surprise in my trade! Sleepy Sleepy Drinking tea. I am so curious about this one among the ingredients is catnip. I think I will use this tonight after the kids are in bed.

What I love about Abi's items is that she has a card with each items letting you know exactly what is in the item and how to use it. It helps so much to know everything especially if you have a house of people with allergies like I do. And if you are new to organic living like me how to use the items is so great!

Thanks so much Abi form Monkey Tree Creations for such a great trade.

Kindergarten 101

2009-03-09T17:29:00.000-04:00

The following is written by Liz of Daisy Creeks Designs
http://www.daisycreek.etsy.com/
I read this on Estymoms blog http://etsymom.blogspot.com/ and found it so helpful I asked if I could share it here for all of you in the same preschool kindergarten boat as I am in.

Welcome to the first in a series of blog entries about the monumental transition from pre-school to kindergarten! My name is Liz, owner of http://www.daisycreek.etsy.com/ , etsymom team member and kindergarten teacher. I have been teaching for 11 years, 8 in kindergarten. I have my Masters in Education with a focus on the transition from pre-school to kindergarten and have been a supervisior of student teachers for the last 7 years. When I saw the request for people to contribute to the blog, I jumped at the chance to contribute!
Each month I will focus on one of the many important skills that children should have upon entering kindergarten, as well as ways to practice at home with little or no materials. Please remember, as with everything, each child is different and learns at a different pace. Although you will hear about standards (and yes, even 5 year olds have them!), but we also need to take into account if it is developmentally appropriate.
This month, I'm going to focus on a Listening and Speaking skill: listening to at least 2 directions without asking for clarification. Although this seems like a relatively simple skill, you would be amazed at how many children come to kindergarten unable to do this. I can't even count the number of times that I am expecting my students to do more than one task before they need to be ready to learn. Here are some examples: (1) after recess is over - please go in, get a drink of water and sit down on the carpet. (2) go to your desk, get out your math workbook and your favorite color crayon. (3) stand up, push in your chair and line up at the door to go to music.
It seems simple and yet even my smartest (he's reading at a second grade level) could not put his name on his paper without me literally standing over him... makes it quite difficult to get anything done :) Below is a game that you can play at home to help practice this skill. Not only will your child's kindergarten teacher be hugging you and thanking you, you'll be thanking yourself!!
Game: Simon Says (can also be Mommy Says or Daddy Says)
Objective: For children to practice single and multiple step directions
What You Need: Nothing!!
What To Do: Starting with one request, use the phrase "Simon Says" or other alternates to keep the request(s) fun. For example: say "Simon Says go get a book from your room." When your child has the book, (you'll have to follow them to the place you ask them to go when you are first starting the game) say something like "Go to the couch" and when they start to go, say something like, "Oh no, silly - I didn't say Mommys Says!!" Then say, "Mommy Says go to the couch". You can continue doing this until your child is confident completing single step directions.
Extensions: Continue the game with two or three step directions (more if your child wants a challenge). For example: Say things like "Mommy Says go get a book from your room and go to the couch" or "Daddy Says pick up your socks and put them in the laundry basket." For a little added fun, your child can be Simon! Even thinking in terms of multiple step directions will help your child to follow them with more ease and will give you a little extra help around the house!!
Enjoy the game and have fun! Come back at the end of March for another Listening and Speaking skill (we know how 4 year olds love to talk!!!): Reciting rhymes and songs!! Have a great March, etsymoms!! See you soon, Liz

by daisy creek designs

March Spotted Box Sample and Discount Code Offer!

2009-03-09T13:21:00.000-04:00

This month I am trying out a new product as my Spotted Box sample. A Do It Yourself Felt Hair Clip Kit. The kit I have chosen to create this month is for Easter, DIY Easter Chic Hatching out of the Egg Felt Hair Clip Kit (I know it is a long title but it does describe it best). All you need is your own sewing needle the rest I have provided for you. I have not included the step by step instructions in this sample to be more eco friendly. I have decided to post them on my blog to save on paper, so for complete step by step instructions and pictures on how to make your own Easter Felt Hair clip visit my blog http://thelittlelovebug2.blogspot.com/ I will post them on the day the Spotted Boxes go on sale in March 15, 2009.

To buy a Spotted Box on March 15, 209 visit
http://www.thespottedbox.com/buyabox.html

Please visit my shops to find more Hair Clip Kits, Completed Hair Clips, and a very large selection of Felt Play Food.

http://www.thelittlelovebug.etsy.com/

http://hyenacart.com/thelittleLOVEbug/

Once you have visited my shop please contact or email me and let me know what your favorite item is and I will contact or email you back with a very special discount code. The discount will be very worth it as a thanks to you for your time and letting me know what you like best in my shops
Enjoy
Jocelyn
The Little LOVE Bug

BUSY BUSY BUSY! THANK YOU!

2009-03-07T08:16:00.000-05:00

I just wanted to take a minute to thank all my wonderful customers for keeping me so busy. I am so happy you all feel the same as I do in wanting to have safe fun toys for your children to play with.

Right now I am working on 6 orders, one of which is a collection order, and so happy doing it.

Keep those orders coming and have fun playing!!!!

I know I have promised new items and they are coming! I have listed some new hair clips and in the next few weeks I will list some new felt food items, such as watermelon slices and yogurt with a removable lid. The picture above is the new and improved design of my double decker ice cream cone.

Thanks so much for supporting me and handmade items

I've Been Stalked

2009-03-03T11:11:00.000-05:00

My felt Play Food Butter has just been Stalked by Etsy Stalker.

This is a photo of my new and improved Butter with removable wrapper. I now do not hand embroider the word "butter" Now it is Machine Embroidered.

How great is that and such a surprise. You need to check out there site it has so many great Etsy items to look at put together in such a gun way!

Thanks Etsy Stalkers!!! You can stalk me anytime LOL

February Spotted Box Best of Box

2009-02-25T07:36:00.000-05:00

Well, I would have to completely agree with this months Spotted Box- Best of the Box. At Christmas time Santa brought my daughters a set of Chenille Chef ice cream cones and they are just the cutest! My daughters received a set of three very fun flavors of ice cream cones. They love them so much and play ice cream shop all the time with them.
They are so well made too. The stitching is undetectable and my 20 month old has not “destroyed” it yet, she tries to do with most toys. Very sturdy toy. It has been well tested in our house.
Although I make my own line for play food. http://www.thelittlelovebug.etsy.com/ or http://hyenacart.com/thelittleLOVEbug/ I love the texture and designs of Chenille Chef’s items and look forward to adding a couple more pieces to my daughters kitchen from her shop to add a little more texture variety to our gourmet kitchen.

www.chenillechef.etsy.com

http://www.thespottedbox.com/

Kids Media Matters

2009-02-23T11:20:00.001-05:00

Get your own - Open publication

Found a Great Giveaway!

2009-02-16T22:08:00.000-05:00

You have to check out this giveaway I just found!

http://www.the-giveaway.com/2009/02/144-collection-giveaway.html

The cutiest bag is being givenway now.

And they have a shop in one of my favorite places.

ETSY.com

http://144collection.etsy.com/

January Fav from the Spotted Box

2009-02-12T08:56:00.000-05:00

One of My Favs from the January Spotted Box
One of my favorites from the last few box actually is from dfmi designs! I love the unique cards they have. They really are “Seriously Fun Cards” I plan on ordering some to have on hand so I am covered for any card giving occasion! My husband also loves these cards and wants a set for himself to keep in his desk at work to hand out to his co workers when the need strikes him. We both get a very good laugh when we read dfmi designs cards, so unique!

We love to see that brown paper bag in our box!

They even come with an envelope, check off sign your name and mail.

How much easier can it be?
http://www.dfmidesigns.com/

SALE SALE SALE

2009-02-01T12:05:00.000-05:00

SALE SALE SALE SALE

WE ARE STILL IN BUSINESS SALE!!!!

THE CPSC LAW HAS BEEN PUSHED A YEAR BACK. WHICH MEANS WE ARE ALL STILL IN BUISNESS!! I AM SO HAPPY I AM HAVING AN AMAZING SALE.

***HERE IS HOW IT WORKS: BUY 3 OR MORE ITEMS FROM MY SHOP AND I WILL REFUND YOU THE PRICE OF THE LOWEST ITEM YOU BOUGHT!!!! (BEFORE SHIPPING) ***

THAT MEANS YOU GET AN ITEM FREE!!!!
Just check out and pay and I will refund you through paypal.
Hurry this sale ends 2/10 at mid night Etsy/ Hyena Cart time!

Vist my shops to get started shopping!

http://www.thelittlelovebug.etsy.com/

http://hyenacart.com/thelittleLOVEbug/

The Spotted Box is on its way!

2009-01-18T21:47:00.000-05:00

Are you as excited to get your spotted box as I am? Well it s coming soon! My daughter and I just enjoy sitting down together and opening all the wonderful little surprises in our box. I think my daughters favorite items are the hair clips we have received from previous boxes. I personally love all the great business cards and discount codes I can use. I like to go to each shops site and see all the unique and wonderful items they offer.
This month I added my new line to the Spotted Box—- Felt Hair Clips! If you are one of the boxes that receive one of these please let me know how you like them.
Visit my shop at:
http://www.thelittlelovebug.etsy.com/
Or
www.hyenacart.com/thelittlelovebug

Valentine Felt Sugar Cookies

2009-01-06T19:53:00.000-05:00

Valentine Sugar Cookies Set of 6 Felt Play Food.

Now tell me these are not so cute!

The top of the cookies are embroidered with valentine words and one is with a heart.

Each one is handsewn around the edges.

For more cookies, words, hearts, or even your child’s name embroidered on a cookie are just a few other things I can do with this set.

Each cookie measures about 2 inches

This item will fit your child's little hands perfectly!

Your child will love these!

What a cute party favor for a birthday party.

There are 4 cookies pictured, but there are 6 in this set of 6.

Love this set so much and just have to buy it check it out in my Etsy Shop!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19411883

2009-01-05T20:03:00.000-05:00

Now that the Holiday rush is over in my shops I have time to get back to creating new items and Blogging! I have so many ideas for both my shops and my blog. Right now I have heart mania in my shops! Here are a few hearts

I also got an embroidery machine for Christmas so I have been having so much form playing with fabrics and designs here is a cupid hair clip. So cute!

I have so many ideas for my embroidering machine I have no clue what I should do first!

As for my blog I plan to feature shops I have bought from over the holidays from Etsy and Hyena Cart. To show you how great handmade really is.

I have just added spot on the right of blogs I have been featured in check it out too. And if you feature me or have featured me please let me know so I can add you to mu link list and feature your shop.

Happy New Year

2009-01-02T14:54:00.000-05:00

I can't believe it is 2009!
Happy New year to everyone.

I had such a great holiday season in my shops and I just wanted to thank all of you by giving you a discount code for Free Shipping on 2 or more items
Just use code NEWYEAR for the free shipping in my shops. Offer ends 1/16/09

For Etsy shoppers type the code in the message to seller box as you check out and I will refund your shipping money. http://www.thelittlelovebug.etsy.com/

For Hyena cart Shoppers just type in the code at check out. http://hyenacart.com/thelittleLOVEbug/

Stay tuned too. I have lots of new felt food coming in Feb/ March and I will be starting to list some felt hair clips tomorrow.

Have a great weekend

Black Friday Discount Code!!

2008-11-28T09:24:00.001-05:00

Ok I am jumping on the Black Friday sale in my shops.

http://www.thelittlelovebug.esty.com/

Check out as usual and pay with paypal an I will refund you the 15% though paypalBesure to leave the code below in the message to seller box.

http://hyenacart.com/thelittleLOVEbug/

Just us the code below while checking out

Discount code: blackfriday15

Happy Shopping for your little love bug

Sorry I just have to show you my first turkey I ever made yesterday! It was so good. I thinkI took more pictures of the turkey than the kids yesterday. LOL

Etsy Own the Hour

2008-11-27T19:41:00.000-05:00

Well I figured I would give this a try. I did not get great hours, but I figure if people are crazy enough to wake up in the middle of the night to go shopping on Black Friday maybe they do the same for shopping. So I have a slot tomorrow from 4 - 5 AM We will see.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving today and get ready to shop. Chirstmas is soon.

EstyKids Team 12 Days of Chirstmas Contest

2008-11-26T21:09:00.000-05:00

12 Days of Christmas with the EtsyKids Team!

On the first day of Christmas, the ETSYKIDS team members gave to me….a Christmas event you really must see!November 28th – December 10th, join EtsyKids for 12 days of fabulous, festive fun and dreamy holiday prizes.

Here’s how to play:Each day the EtsyKids blog will contain a post showing an image that’s hidden in an item listing on a few different EtsyKids team members’ shops, along with a clue on how to find it. When a contestant finds just one of the hidden images, they send an Etsy conversation to the day’s entry collector with a link to the listing where they found it. Once their conversation is received, they’ll be entered into a drawing for an amazing EtsyKids prize. Those who find images for all 12 days are entered into the grand prize drawing!

Participants may use one of two methods to find the images:
1. Begin by looking at each of the 7,000+ EtsyKids listings, or
2. Decipher the clue to the keyword to narrow down the listings to under 100.
The clues are word association to the keyword. After you think you have the keyword, enter that word and "etsykids team" into Etsy's search, and start looking!
Example: Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus...........nativity
Thus, you would enter "nativity etsykids team" to narrow down the listings to hunt through. The clues start out easy, and they get harder!

Please do not post the answers anywhere - all answers will be revealed at the end of the game.
If you don't jump into the game until after it's started, no problem! You can still enter that day's drawing, as well as the remaining days, then go back and find the previous days to enter the grand prize drawing.The Etsykids blog will also let contestants know who to contact to enter, as well as the prize(s) that will be awarded that day. The number of prizes will increase each day and the winners will be selected at random.

***Contestants can enter once each day.Within 24 hours of winning, the lucky winners will be contacted via Etsy Conversation, and MUST contact (via Etsy Conversation) the prize donor with their mailing address within 2 days of being contacted. If they fail to contact the prize donor within the given time, a new winner will be selected.

For a look at the images hidden please check out Etsykids Team blog
http://etsykids.blogspot.com/2008/11/12-days-of-christmas-with-etsykids-team.html

November Spotted Box!

2008-11-22T08:13:00.000-05:00

I just received my November Soptted box this week. What a great box it is.

The Spotted box and all its goodies!

A Beautiful card from Simply Sarah's Paper Perfection

My dogs even got a treat form

Stylin Pup Pillows

My daughters fav a child's bracelet from Tiffany's Trinkets

I have already bought the rest of the set for this bracelet and a Chirstmas gift too. Great shop and great prices!

Iron pn Patch from Bumble Bear Children's Wear

My Fav Miraclean from Bare naked Cleaners I have been eyeing to buy this one now I can try it out first!

Here are some blogs that mentioned my Best of Box Felt Corn in the November box

http://content-in-christ.blogspot.com/

http://stylinpuppillows.blogspot.com/2008/11/i-got-spotted-box.html

http://flirtbuttons.blogspot.com/2008/11/novembers-spottedbox-is-here.html

These are just some of the great items in my box this month. If you would like to know the web sites to any of the items I have pictured just leave a comment with your email address and I will email you the sites.

Have a great weekend!

So close to my 200th sale!!

2008-11-19T10:15:00.000-05:00

Shop Promotion:

I am very close to making my 200th sale. My goal is to make it by Thanksgiving which is coming quick. Anyone who buys from my shop between now and Thanksgiving who helps me reach my goal will have an added extra to their order as a thank you for helping!

Who does not like an extra gift this time of year?

Thanks so much for supporting me and my little piece of this crafty world!

It is the giving season and I am feeling the holiday spirit!

It could be any number here are some possibilities

Your gift will be chosen to complement your order!

The Best of The Box -November 2008

2008-11-15T12:28:00.001-05:00

The Best of The Box -November 2008

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Best of the Box

2008-11-14T19:58:00.001-05:00

I participate in the Spotted Box and I was just told I won the Best of the Box this month! I am so excited. This month I sent mini corn with removable husks felt play food as my item for the box. Boxes go on sale tomorrow on Etsy and Hyena Cart. Be sure to check it out you may just get one of my corns!

http://www.thespottedbox.com

If I knew how to link the graphics to the spotted box I would. Sorry

Etsymom SUPERGIVEAWAY!!

2008-11-13T08:05:00.000-05:00

Etsymom SUPERGIVEAWAY is Here!

The Etsymom Street Team is prepping for the holidays by taking the time-honored tradition of gift-giving to another level! Riding the wave of unity, harmony and excitement inspired by the Etsymom Trunk Show in September, our team tossed around a few ideas about our next team event. A little idea of having a giveway, where Moms would donate an item to be given away each day of November on our blog has morphed into a SUPER GIVEAWAY!! When the call for volunteers went out we had an overwhelming response of over 60 shops willing to donate a $10.00 in value item to this cause. Two winners will be randomly chosen everday to receive one of over 50 prizes. Donations will range from an assortment of hand embroidery, vintage finds, hair clippies, baby accessories, papercrafts, earthenware pottery and more. Perfect for gift-giving! There is a little bit of everything, so whether you like trendy, shabby chic, traditional or retro styles, you're sure to find something! Don't miss this ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA. Visit us here beginning November 1st for giveaway rules and deadlines!

What is even better my Etsymom Giveaway is this Saturday!!!!!! Enter my giveaway drawing on Saturday and you will have a chance to win one of my Felt Play Food items!!

Check out the Etsymom Blog on Saturday to see what felt Food I will be giving away

http://etsymom.com/

2008-11-09T07:38:00.001-05:00

Well after my cornucopia hair clip I was told I just have to make a cornucopia for the felt play food too. Well I did!

I think it came out very well! We are using it as a center piece on our dinning room table and of course as a toy too. Right now it is being used as a barbie dress! LOL To check out all angles of this please visit my shop www.thelittlelovebug.etsy.com If you wish to buy it convo me and let me know you saw my blog and I will give you this set for $15.00 plus shipping for the set!! ( This offer ends 11/19/08) I am also selling this as just a cornucopia too for you to use your existing felt play food.

2008-11-07T07:42:00.000-05:00

My daughter just had to have a hair clips for Thanksgiving. So we created one. A cornucopia with lots of fruits and veggies in it made from felt. I think it came out so cute and she is just tickled pink about it. She will wear it today to school. But now my little one of course wants one too so I will need to make her one also. I think she will look oh so cute in a turkey hair clip!

It is kind of late, but I think I will post it in my shop.

2008-11-04T08:08:00.000-05:00

Is anyone else scared that the holidays are coming? I just cleaned my daughters room yesterday and I can't imagine more toys from Chirstmas going in there. We are going to have to build a toy addition to our house. And of course on Santas list is a 3 story high Barbie house. That is a small item, where is that going to go! I wonder if Santa is crazy enough to give it???

I was able though to have my oldest go through some of her toys and give some away to children who have non. I am very proud of her for giving them up so easy to someone in need. I thought it would be a fight, but once I told her there were little boys and girls without many toys she started a bag to give to them.

2008-11-02T07:12:00.000-05:00

Well I have not posted in a week or so. I have been so busy with Chirstmas orders of felt play food.
I am excited to tell you I have added some oh so cute Felt hair clips. My favorite is my Very Hungry Caterpillar and Leaf Hair Clip. The leaf has such a cute nibble hole from the caterpillar.

My First Wholesale Order

2008-10-17T07:38:00.000-04:00

I finished my wholesale order. My enitre felt food collection and 40 felt hair clips.

Here is just a very small part of the order!

By the way I found a new love! Felt hair clips! They are so fun to do and you can do and create so much with them. I will now be addig felt hair clips to my shop soon.

Ok back to the order I only had a week to do it. Normally it takes be 2 to finish my collection never mind the clips too. But I did it and I think everything came out great. I hope this order happens again!!

It is such a great feeling knowing someone lieks your items so much that they want to sell it. I wish the shop was in my area so I could sneak in and see my items on display!!!

Free Shipping!!

2008-10-02T08:39:00.000-04:00

For those of you who take time to read my blog I want to give you a discount!

When you visit my shop and buy 2 or more items I will give you free shipping for the month of October!

www.thelittlelovebug.etsy.com

Just buy what you would like and check out and pay through paypal. Then convo me with this discount code: OctBlog1

Then I will send you a refund for the shipping through PayPal.

If sending a check or money order just convo me with the same discount code and then subtract the shipping from your check or money order before you mail it out.

It is that easy!

First Blog Ever

2008-09-30T20:43:00.000-04:00

Well this is my first blog. So hang in there if you are reading this I will get better.

I make felt play food and right now I have a whole collection order. So of course my sewing machine stopped working today! I spent the afternoon taking my machine apart and fixing it. So I got nothing done at all. I finally got it to work again so back tomorrow I go sewing so I can have this order done and shipped.

Sorry so short today remember I am new at this.