- I was happily surprised in May to find my upcycled baby food jars tutorial on Crescendoh! Who knew a lot of extra baby food jars and a some chalkboard paint could inspire so many creative projects! But now that I have many more spice jars than I need, I guess I'll need to come up with a new idea for using those baby food jars.
- IndiePa is fabulous directory of independent, handmade crafters and artists who all call Pennsylvania home. I'm proud to have Babee Crafts included in this group of talented PA artists, many of whom call the Philly area home like I do. It is worth spending some time browsing around the site. You'll be impressed by all the talent that calls Pennsylvania home.
- In March Charlie won a custom designed yarn wreath in a giveaway I hosted on my blog. She was so incredibly kind to feature my wreath and an interview with me on her blog - Clay Space.
- With May's Clover Market approaching, the Clover Market blog featured a number of new shops that would have booths at the upcoming outdoor event, including Babee Crafts. I'm excited that my first fair experience will be among such cool handmade and vintage goods!
- Prior to the birth of her little one in May 2011, Sierra over at Actual Mom has been sharing a variety of birth stories from her readers. In early April, she shared my story of my eldest son's birth, a relatively quick, and dare I say, wonderful birthing experience.
- Modern Parents Messy Kids posted a wonderful piece on Etsy artists donating to disaster relief efforts in Japan. In the article she writes, "One of my favorite aspects of the online artisan community is its soul. A quality that is best exhibited during times of need." It's true. It's just one of the many reasons I love having my shop on Etsy.
- Erin over at Emmy and Gabbie Paperstyles wrote up a really nice post on my tutorial for upcycling baby food jars. And she's got some great ideas of her own - "It has many applications, but being a party fanatic, I instantly thought it would be cool to use these upcycled baby food jars for little treat jars! Maybe even for a tiny party – where everything is small." Great idea!
- In February 2011, a little etsy love featured Babee Crafts and our gift certificate giveaway.
GIVEAWAYS: Babee Crafts loves to share the love, so my active giveaways are listed first.
- Babee Crafts is one of the featured artists in Liliglow Boutique's Summer Giveaway. This giveaway features Liliglow's new Traveler Bag that is sturdy, stylish, and functional for the eclectic fashionista. It has super versatility that makes this bag easy for over-night stays, weekend getaways, a stylish diaper bag, and much more! And packed inside the bag are more fabulous prizes, including a $20 gift certificate to Babee Crafts! The giveaway will run from June 22 - 29, 2011. And there's a coupon code for 15% off anything in my shop for all who enter!
- The tagline for my shop - handcrafted sweet things for your little busy bees - is cute, but it doesn't really say a whole lot about my shop. I'd love a tagline that has something to do with my focus on organic and eco-friendly baby and new parent gifts. Something succinct, catchy, and clever. So here's the deal - come up with my tagline, and you'll win a $15 gift certificate to my shop. Spread the word! I need all the help I can get! Submit your suggestions HERE. Contest closes on Friday, July 1st.
- Babee Crafts hosted our first big giveaway in May 2011. The Great Gift, Good Cause Giveaway featured prizes from fellow Etsy artists who are committed to giving back. Sponsors of the giveaway support a variety of causes and organizations. We gave away prizes that were creatively upcycled in an eco-friendly way and featured artists that use their profits to support children’s cancer research. The giveaway featured the work of artists who donate a portion of their profits to animal rescue centers and artists who take into account their ecological footprint as they create their art. And there were a lot of winners! Thanks to all who participated!
- Kaleidoscope Art & Gifts is just about to reach a milestone - 1500 fans! And we're going to help her celebrate. Babee Crafts is offering a $15 gift certificate up in the giveaway, good toward anything in my Etsy shop, including custom items. Giveaway ended April 18, 2011. Congratulations Melissa S.!
- Babee Crafts is giving away free subway art printables to all our Facebook Fans! Like the Babee Crafts page for access to these delightful downloadables, accessible only through March 31, 2011.
- Celebrate Spring with My Lovebug Baby! Join her Facebook Giveaway Game to win a spring-inspired yarn wreath welcoming a new arrival. Giveaway ended March 27, 2011. Congratulations Dana!
- Spark of Imagination: Visit the Imagination Prompt. Copy the prompt and do as it suggests in the comment section of this Babee Crafts' post. One lucky person will win a custom designed yarn wreath. Giveaway ended March 18, 2011. Congratulations Charlie, winner of a southwestern inspired wreath at her request.
- Baby Button Tops has reached a milestone - 1,000 Facebook fans! To help her celebrate, I will giveaway a smokey grey yarn wreath with delicate pink felt flowers, perfect for a little girl's room! Giveaway ended March 17, 2011. Congratulations Mary!
- Win a $15 gift certificate good toward anything in Babee Crafts' Etsy shop (including custom items) by visiting a little etsy love. Giveaway ended February 27, 2011. Congratulations Catey!
- Babee Crafts' very first giveaway! You can win this cute "For the Birds" set of 10 blank note cards and 5 matching gift tags by leaving a comment on this Babee Crafts blog post. Giveaway ended January 28, 2011. Congratulations Julie L.!
TREASURIES: Here are just a few of the treasury collections on Etsy that have recently featured my work.
- It's A Girl is an adorable collection of gifts for a new little girl put together by KindredScents.
- Caffine Makes Me Say Crazy Things is the perfect collection for coffee-lovin' crafters. Thanks rachelhough for including my Daddy Needs Sleep mug
- A Collection of Gifts for the New Mom is a great guide if you're looking for baby gifts. Thanks PineBranchDesigns for including my cupcake set!
- Dr. Freud Sent Me is a wonderfully clever collection of Freudian items found on Etsy. Thanks pennyfarthingvintage for including my Freudian slip mug
- Pink and Green is a great little collection by fellow EtsyMom team member KindredScents
- Springtime Brides and Babies is just too sweet! Thanks for featuring my organic cupcake set in this treasury, dezyner!
- It's A Girl! Baby Shower Gifts is an adorable collection of unique baby shower gifts put together by TootyFruityBoutique
- Kiva Love Treasury is a collection of arts and crafts created by Kiva supporting Etsy artists. Thanks for including me Joyflower!
- Hang it Up is a cute little collection of nursery artwork by BabyChicCreations.
- Play Date is such an adorable collection by MaiseysDaiseys. Really, check it out!
- Nursing Mama is a wonderful collection of Etsy artists offering a variety of wares specifically for breastfeeding mothers. Thanks MadalineJane for putting this together and including my nursing bracelet.
- On A Roll is a clever little treasury put together by Southwest Crafts featuring my Sushi Set
- Easter Brunch is a sweet little collection just in time for spring arranged by EtsyMom IHeartQuotes
- A Soft Place to Land is a comfortable collection put together by fellow PhillyLove team member OnTheRecordBW
- A Special Thanks! is a lovely treasury put together by MyLovebugBaby as a thank you to her recent giveaway sponsors
- Morning Coffee is a great collection for latte lovers arranged by AuntSchonie (who has an adorable shop!)
- Barnyard Folly is a fabulously creative treasury put together by MoMoPics
- Dang Rooster! Doesn't He Know It's Saturday! is a great treasury put together by flowerbucketboutique which includes my little Oinkie
- For the Children of Japan is such an adorable and thoughtful treasury of work put together by NerdFire, highlighting Etsy sellers doing something to aid relief efforts in Japan.
- Japan Relief Treasury...Great Shops Helping the Cause is a lovely treasury put together by Mimisdresshop. Great artists. Greater cause.
- Thinking of the Children - Japan Relief is a wonderful collection of Etsy artists who are donating all or a portion of their profits to relief efforts aimed at helping Japan's youngest victims
- Sweet as a Cupcake is a collection good enough to eat, put together by Etsy Mom IHeartQuotes
- Kiva - Little Loans that Make Big Differences is a great collection of Etsy artists who donate some of their profits to Kiva's efforts to eliminate poverty through micro-lending.
- Coolness and Awesome Jewelry is a pretty aquamarine collection of treats
- the beauty & kindness of you | JAPAN RELIEF is a wonderful collection of Etsy artists donating to help relief efforts following Japan's earthquake and tsunami
- Artists Helping Japan is another wonderful collection by LightMosaics of work by those donating to relief efforts
- Wouldn't You Like to See Something in Blue? is a pretty collection featuring my VanGogh inspired baby gift
- Joe is a simply named, simply fabulous collection of coffee inspired creations
- Organic with a Splash of Red is the perfect title for this beautifully arranged collection featuring one of my coffee-inspired baby gifts
- I Would Gift This as a Gift..is a cute little collection that I agree, I would give some of these, too!
- I Want This in my Easter Basket is a fun and brightly colored collection of treats
- Spring Fresh Picks from Kiva Team is a pretty collection of work by Kiva lenders on Etsy
- EtsyMoms Make is a beautiful collection of creations by Etsy Moms
- Gray Or Is It Grey? is a great collection of work by Kiva lenders
- Kiva Team is Ready for Spring is a lemony yellow collection of good for the world goodies
- Azul...More Things Blue is a cool collection sure to make you blue
- Your Kids are Cooler Than You Were is a collection as cool as its name. I love that I'm included here 'cause I certainly wasn't a cool kid!
- Welcome, Baby! is such an adorable collection - all those cute little babies!
- Coffee Love is just perfect for me and my crafts, given how many coffee-inspired sets I've been making lately!
- Oh Happy Day is a very pretty collection featuring one of my paintings
- EtsyMoms are a Colorful Bunch features my organic cupcake set
- Mommy's Sweet Valentine collection is just too sweet!
- Morning Coffee Fix is another fabulous coffee-inspired collection
- Food For Thought is just making me hungry!
- Cute and Cuddly Under the Sea is an adorable aquarium of fun
- Kid Stuff is a great collection of unique and memorable kid gifts
- You're Getting Hungry, Very Hungry is food for the eyes!
- Treats for Your Little One is a great little collection that made it to Etsy's front page!