children’s clothing
Pretty Little Things…Tutus for Tots!
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Is there anything cuter than baby girls in tutus? I think not! And Leslie of Mom2twogals couldn’t agree more! I’ve been talking for the last couple of months about Etsy. For those who don’t know, Etsy is your online resource for wonderful handmade goods from artisans around the globe. Leslie’s shop Mom2twogals is one shop I came across on my many ventures on Etsy. I LOVE her tutus. As a mom to a beautiful little girl, I am in awe of her wonderful tutu designs. So of course I asked Leslie if I could feature her on my blog to let the world know about her tutus! Here is what Leslie had to say…
“I began making tutus on a whim. I had wanted one for my daughter for her birthday party and decided to try to make one on my own after realizing finding one in my small town in Ohio was impossible. After a few initial flops, I found my perfect technique. After showing a few friends, my new found hobby became a business of it’s own. After having two daughters, little frilly things are all I seem to be familiar with. It is going on two years now since my love of fluffy soft tulle consumed my waking hours and I wouldn’t change it for the world. I draw my inspiration from anything and everything from my own children, a strand of ribbon, or a photograph I saw and enjoyed. I love bright colors the most but use over 40 colors in my designs and love making custom items because it allows me the most interaction with each customer.”
Check out more of Leslie’s creations at www.mom2twogals.etsy.com!
Monster Gloves!!! Newest Rage in Kid Couture!
Friday, December 19th, 2008 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Christmas is just around the corner and I’ve been amazed at all the wonderful products I’ve seen on a wonderful site called Etsy. If you’re not familiar with Etsy, it’s a site full of artisans who craft everything by hand! I’ve been exposed to so many new things. And one of my new favorites is MONSTER GLOVES!!!
I had the pleasure of chatting with Tammy of Boysenberry Lane who makes the most creative, fun, yet functional gloves for kids and adults too! These fingerless gloves keep hands toasty while allowing your fingers free for all those must needed tasks.
Tammy has been sewing since she was a teenager, but got her start professionally five years ago when she began working for a pet company sewing collars, leashes and cat toys. She was also doing alterations and custom sewing from her home.
The gloves came to fruition about a year ago. They were such a hit with her girls that she started giving them as gifts to friends. Tammy loves the plain, warm kind as well as the fancy patterned ones, but she was also looking to create something totally unique. She imagined gloves with teeth coming off the ends, like they were eating your hand or going to eat someone else! That’s when her Monster Gloves were born. “People like the practical side of my plain gloves and there is also a following for the novelty of my crazy Monster Gloves.”
Tammy makes her gloves for kids from 2 to 100! And it’s been the most fun “job” she’s ever had!
Check out Tammy’s shop at www.BoysenberryLane.etsy.com.
