MermaidsLove On Etsy! Holiday Gift Guide Review!

 

I received two different types of items to review from a shop on etsy by the name of MermaidsLove

 

 

The first set of items she sent me to review for you guys is these two adorable bibs. I love these, they are super well made. The designs she chose to send are gorgeous as well. The first one is a gorgeous plum color that is a chevron print. The next one is grey bib, with white and yellow bunnies. This one is probably my favorite one :) Another great thing about these bibs she sent to me is that they are both gender neutral so you could use them with baby boys and baby girls.

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/245289159/bunny-rabbits?ref=shop_home_active_20

Retails:($7.00)

 

The fabric on these are so soft! The fabric underneath is even softer its more like a fuzzy fabric, which is super comfortable and would be perfect for babies. I know a lot of babies don't like wearing bibs because the fabric is usually kind of scratchy and not very comfortable, but that isn't the case with these.

 

Stay tuned to the giveaway this will be some of the items you will have the chance at winning :)

 

The last item I have to review from this shop are these adorable Minnie Ears. As you can probably tell from the picture these are Lion King Ears! I am blown away by these. These are actually the first pair of Lion King ears that I have found to be honest, which is why I was so drawn to these in the first place. Lion King is one of my favorite movies of all time, and these ears are just adorable.

 

One thing I really like about these ears is that they are not flat. These are the ears that are stuffed, which are my favorite ones to be completely honest. They are super soft as well, and pretty light too I will definitely be wearing these on Saturday when I will be at the Magic Kingdom :)

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/246076752/simba-and-nala?ref=shop_home_active_15

Retails:($22.00)

 

 

I love the big red sequin bow that is in the center of these ears. I love how she chose red to be bow color, the red bow is perfect because the fabric on the ears has little pieces of red accents so it really makes the bow stand out more.

 

This is what the back of the ears look like. You can probably see that these look perfect, and yep you are correct! These were made incredibly and I am amazed by how much of a fantastic job she does with making these. To be completely honest these are the best made ears I have reviewed here on my blog. These are super sturdy and really comfortable as well.

 

 

These bibs would be the perfect gift for any expecting mother, or even a mother who has kids already :)

 

The ears would be perfect for any Disney lover, or for someone who has an upcoming Disney vacation planned!

 

Check out this shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MermaidsLove

KaringVibes On Etsy! Holiday Gift Guide!

1. What is the name of your shop?- Karing Vibes

2. What kind of items do you sell in your shop?- We sell original designed baby onesies and greeting cards. All my designs are hand painted and then transferred onto 100 % cotton onesies or greeting cards.

3. What is the price range of the items in your shop?-All of the items are 20 dollars. We have an option to add a personalized matching card with your onesie purchase for an extra 2 dollars.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/249159712/lion-baby-romper-onesie?ref=shop_home_active_1

Retails:($20.00)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/249184981/giraffe-baby-romper-onesie?ref=shop_home_active_2

Retails:($20.00)

4. What are the most popular gifts that you sell in your shop?- The Benny onesie is our most popular. He is pretty adorable. The Benny features a bunny in white sneakers, and it is pretty gender neutral. It’s perfect for both boys and girls, so that’s probably why it is the most popular.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/249154382/bunny-baby-romper-onesie?ref=shop_home_active_3

Retails:($20.00)

5. Who would these items in your shop be good for? They onesies are perfect for anyone who has a baby in their life. I have given them to friends of mine as baby shower gifts, and some people buy them for their nieces or nephews. Some moms buy them just because.

The cards are great for any occasion because they are blank inside. I love writing love notes and thank you notes to my friends. I always prefer blank cards, so I can write from the heart. Whatever you occasion you want, they will fill that need for you.

I’d also like to add that a portion of each purchase goes to WildAid. They work to end illegal wildlife trading and help conserve our oceans. It is an incredibly important cause, especially for the future of our children. So if you have a love for wildlife and conservation, or if you know that it is important to the recipient of the gift, than Karing Vibes is for you. 

Make sure you check this shop out here: 
karingvibes.etsy.com

 

Tammy's Baby Boutique on Etsy! :)

Name:Tammy Carroll 

Location:Hobe Sound 

Age:48 

Name of shop:Tammy's Baby Boutique

How'd you come up with the name of your shop:It was a easy name.

How long has your shop been open:2 to 3 months

What gave you the idea about opening an etsy shop:I needed the extra income.My husband is now disabled and I need to be home with him.

Is this a hobby of your or do you do this full time?:full time

What kind of items do you sell in your shop:I sell custom blankets, baby blankets,weighted and sensory blankets for Autistic children and bibs and burp clothes.

Your favorite item that you sell:My favorite item is weighted and sensory blankets.To see how much they appreciate them is incredible.

Something you want to happen to your shop in the future:I want to keep growing.

Do you have any plans for your shop products in the future:Yes

If so what:To expand my product line.

What is something you want your future customers to kno about your shop:That everything we make is homemade and made like we would want it made.

Sense this shop owners mostly works with custom orders she doesn't have much of an actual store front. So I deiced to include some pictures of some things she has done, and these are beautiful. As you can tell from this pictures all of these blankets look incredible. There all so different and unique, the possibility are endless when it comes to this shop. I can only imagine what these are really like in real life. I'm sure they are just as great as how I can picture them. My personal favorite blanket from these pictures has got to be the elephant one, this one is adorable!

 

Check the shop out here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TammysBabyBoutique?ref=hdr_shop_menu

DoodleBump On Etsy! Interview :)

Name: Christina Batchelor

Location: Lytham, United Kingdom

Age:36

Name of Shop: Doodlebump

How'd you come up with the name of your shop: It took many months of agonizing over a name but eventually my husband came up with 'Doodlebump'

How long has your shop been open: I have been selling online through my website www.doodlebump.com from November 2012 and started selling on Etsy in December 2012

What gave you the idea about opening an Etsy shop: I have purchased a number of items on Etsy before I opened my shop and it seemed like a great community and a great way of getting my makes out there!

Is this a hobby of yours or do you do this full time?: I work on Doodlebump full time whilst working around my son.

What kind of items do you sell in your shop: Personalized Prints, cards and paper goods for kids

Your favorite item that you sell: That is a hard question as I love creating all of my prints and cards. I do love creating my prints, and I adore elephants so this print is a keen favorite as they are a one of a kind unique gift for someone and I love to think I am creating someones special keepsake.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/117718894/personalised-nursery-decor-e-is-for

Retails:($18.00+)

Something you want to happen to your shop in the future: I would love to be selling art, cards and stationary wholesale as well as online and also to be able to do illustrations for a few children's books as well!

Do you have any plans for your shop products in the future: Yes so many sometimes, I don't have room in my head for all the ideas!

If so what: I want to create invitations, cushions and many more personalized paper goods to feed kids imaginations!

What is something you want your future customers to know about your shop: Every print, card and stationary item in my store is designed by me from scratch and is giclée printed with pigment inks so will last a very long time! Each item is unique and can be personalized by you. I love custom orders, so if you like what you see but want something more bespoke please contact me.

Check out here shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Doodlebump 

http://www.doodlebump.com/

BrendaDeesigns on Etsy! Interview :)

 

Name: Brenda Diamant

 

Location: Long Island, New York

 

Age: 23

 

Name of shop: Brenda Deesigns

 

How'd you come up with the name of your shop: My Facebook name is Brenda Dee, and my neighbor actually thought of the name Brenda Deesigns. I figured it’s also a cute spin on the word “designs” and kind of ties in my name. So I ran with it. The name is also pretty generic so it gives me wiggle room to change up the products in my shop.

 

How long has your shop been open: I opened my shop on August 11, 2014, but I just started getting serious with it and promoting it more during the last few months.

 

What gave you the idea about opening an etsy shop: I started off with making jewelry and I wanted to sell it, and I knew Etsy was a good place for that. My shop has evolved since then.

 

Is this a hobby of yours or do you do this full time?It is kind of both for me. Creating has always been a hobby of mine, but my career is Fashion Design and sewing. I have a degree in Fashion Design. I would love for this to eventually give me a good side income.

 

What kind of items do you sell in your shop: I started my shop off with jewelry, and have since expanded to selling illustrations and pillows. I offer maternity illustrations on blank notecards that can be used for baby shower invitations, baby shower thank-you notes, and/or pregnancy or new baby announcements. If someone is interested in notecards but wants a different illustration, say for a wedding, I can do that. My most popular selling items though are my pillows. They are all hand embroidered. I do not use a machine. I like sewing and I love personalizing something special for someone, whether it be for a wedding, a new baby, or just as a decorative pillow with a special quote for the home.

 

Your favorite item that you sell: My favorite pillows are my baby announcement pillows and my wedding pillows. I love celebrating love and new babies!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/225356615/chevron-pillow-personalized-baby-pillow?ref=shop_home_active_2&ga_search_query=chevron

Retails:($25.00)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/244597036/set-of-2-wedding-pillowcase-mr-and-mrs?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=mr

Retails:($48.00)

 

 

Something you want to happen to your shop in the future: I want my shop to be successful. I want to expand on the types of pillows that I offer. I have many more ideas that will appeal to anyone, any occasion, and for any room of the house. I still consider my shop in the beginning stages, so I want it to grow and get many more sales. I also want to expand to selling at craft shows and other shops and boutiques. My ultimate goal in life as a Fashion Designer is to have my own business making custom dresses and gowns for women and girls. I want my Etsy shop to be an extension of my business.

 

Do you have any plans for your shop products in the future: Yes

 

If so what: I want to make pillows for every season; for holidays; to honor people (such as cancer awareness), for weddings; for babies; for milestones in kids’ lives; and more.

 

What is something you want your future customers to know about your shop: 

I work by myself. I do everything by myself. I take great pride in everything I make, and I put a lot of hard work and love into everything I make. My goal is always to make something that the customer will love and treasure forever. Anything and everything in my shop is customizeable. I love personalizing things for anyone. It makes me so happy to know that I am making something special for someone that they will treasure and love for a long time. Anyone can feel free to message me on my Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/BrendaDiamantDesigns, or at my Etsy shop, BrendaDeesigns.etsy.com. 

 

My favorite item for sale in this shop is a Disney item, of course lol. I love this pillow! Its so cute and adorable
https://www.etsy.com/listing/237182804/wedding-pillow-mr-and-mrs-pillow-wedding?ref=shop_home_active_12

Retails:($25.00)

 

 

Check her shop out here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrendaDeesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name

 

 

LilaBabyCandles on Etsy! Interview :)

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Tasha Skiles

Location: Wisconsin 

Age: 21

Name of shop: Lila Baby Candles 

How'd you come up with the name of your shop: I started my shop with the intention of only selling candles in repurposed baby food jars and wanted something that reflected my products.  My first thought was "Little baby candle boutique" but it just didn't click with me. I eventually worked my way to "little baby candles" but I felt like it needed some flair and used Google to look up the name in other languages. I saw the word for little in, sweedish I think it was, and I knew that was it. "Lila Baby Candles" was born. 

How long has your shop been open: little over 5 months. 

What gave you the idea about opening an etsy shop: as a stay at home mom, I had a lot of free time and I really needed a hobby. I started researching candle making and fell in love with it. But my family in general doesn't burn candles often so I honestly thought "hey I could sell these!" so I put in some hours researching online selling platforms and found etsy. I've heard of etsy in the past but never thought I'd end up selling there. 

Is this a hobby of your or do you do this full time?: first and foremost, I am a mother first. My now 1 year old son is my first priority but I do treat my etsy as a business and intend to become an LLC when I am able. I am always working on ideas and products for my shop. Even when I'm chasing down a hyper toddler. 

What kind of items do you sell in your shop: I sell hand poured soy wax candles, molded wax tarts, and most recently body products such as skin salves and sugar scrubs infused with therapy grade essential oils. 

Your favorite item that you sell: I'm in love with my wax tarts and essential oil products. The tarts are so full of fragrance I can fill my home with a beautiful scent just by putting 2 tarts in my warmer and they last for what feels like forever. The skin salve and sugar scrub have made my eczema much less noticeable and made my skin feel softer than ever. Plus the oils I've chosen have not only boosted my mood  and reduced my anxiety just from the aroma, but left my skin healthier. I wanted to make sure that my product leave you feeling better overall. 

Something you want to happen to your shop in the future: I definitely want to have steady sales every week. I put so much of myself into my work and so much thought, I want people to love them as much as I do. I'm slowly gaining speed so I hope I get there. 

Do you have any plans for your shop products in the future: I plan to work with  more charities/organizations/foundations/etc for my Candles for a Cause line of candles to raise awareness and funds for research and cures of diseases and conditions and I want to expand my bath and body products to include a wider range of items. 

What is something you want your future customers to kno about your shop: I'd love my customers to know that this isn't just a hobby, I really love making all my items and love working with charity to help those in need. I always take my time with orders to make sure everything is perfect before I send it. I'm not just someone rushing through a delicate process to make a quick buck on a cheaply made item. I love my work and I value my customers.

My favorite item that is for sale in this shop has got to be one of the baby jar candles. There so adorable and it was super clever on her part to use baby food jars for candles. It's the perfect size not to small and not to big either. I really want to try one of these out!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/225469992/blue-baby-jar-candle-soy-wax-scented-soy?ref=shop_home_active_19

Retails:($8.00)

Make sure you check her shop out here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LilaBabyCandles?ref=shop_sugg

Britteny'sBoutique on Etsy! Interview :)

 

 

Name: Britteny Olney

 

Location: Elmira, NY

 

Age: 29

 

Name of  your shop: Britteny'sBoutique

 

How did you come up with the name of your shop: It flowed with my name and sounded catchy! I knew it was something that people would remember!!

 

How long has your shop been open: Since January 2013

 

What gave you the idea to open an Etsy shop: My husband encouraged me after many friends and family members had requested blankets and sweaters for their little ones. 

 

Is this a hobby or do you do this full time: I like to think of this as a full-time hobby!

 

What kind of items do you sell in your shop: Crocheted toys and clothes for babies, toddlers, and children.

 

What is your favorite item that you sell: My Britteny's Boutique Friend Forever (BBFF) Dolls http://brittenysboutique.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=109

 

Do you have any plans for your products in the future: I've been writing a lot of patterns lately, and I'm planning to move the shop toward only featuring items that I've designed.

 

What is something you want your future customers to know about your shop: Every item is hand crafted by me personally, and I strive to make sure that 

every customer is completely satisfied!! 

 

 

My favorite item for sale that is in her shop has got to be this adorable puppy! I'm in love with him! he looks so cute and pretty big as well. She has other pictures of him posted in her etsy shop and he has so many details, you can tell it took a very long time to make him!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/224365458/rosie-the-cute-puppy-handmade-crochet?ref=shop_home_active_21

Retails:($20.00)

Make sure you check her shop out:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrittenysBoutique?ref=search_shop_redirect