Etsy Shop Spotlight: Nans Attic

Oh. My. Word.

Have you seen these?

I just happened to stumble across the Etsy shop,

Nans Attic,

which is full of these amazing little calendars!

They are Little Golden Books or board games upcycled into 12 or 18 month calendars.

There are so many to choose from (including Frozen!!)

These would make such fun and unique little gifts.

Be sure to go check them out - I'm on my way to try and decide which one I want to order!

Etsy Shop Spotlight: Arrows & Apricots

Happy Thursday!

This week, I want to introduce you to a brand new Etsy shop,

Arrow & Apricots.

 Their shop is all about fun things to hang on your wall, or decorative pieces for your home.

For starters.  How fun is this witch print?  

It would be a great addition to anybody's Halloween decor!

They also have several different glittered word banners.  

I love this banner for an outdoor, rustic wedding!

And I think these hand painted wood signs would be a perfect Christmas gift for a couple's 1st Christmas together.

Be sure to stop by their fun little store! 

 I already have my eye on an item (or two!) 

that I'm pretty sure I need for upcoming holiday decor!

Etsy Shop Spotlight: Dana's Dreamy Delights

Happy Thursday!

Welcome to another Etsy Shop Spotlight.

This week we have Dana's Dreamy Delights; a fun little store specializing in all sorts of delightful goodies.

Everybody is getting ready for Halloween; aren't these skull soy wax tarts perfect? 

And, if you've started thinking about some pre-Christmas shopping, this Pink Sugar whipped body butter looks amazing.  Dana has many other yummy body butter flavors available as well.

There are so many fun flavors and items available at Dana's Dreamy Delights.  In addition to the soy wax tarts and whipped body butters, Dana also offers lip balms and candles.  Be sure to stop by her store and check it out!  Dana is offering all Kadydid Designs readers a 10% discount on your purchase.  Just use coupon code DELIGHT10 at checkout.

Etsy Shop Spotlight: White Coffee Designs

Happy Thursday!  That means another Etsy Shop Spotlight!

Today, we have Mirjam from White Coffee Design

Mirjam is your go-to gal for digital paper.  She has a wide variety of fun prints and colors.

This pack is the very first one that caught my eye.  I love the woodland creatures as well as the color scheme.  So fun!

I am also loving this pink pack.  The birds are so sweet, and I love the chevron and polka dots.  Perfect for anything girly!

 And how fun is this retro pack?  The colors are so bright and cheery!

If you have any needs whatsoever for digital paper, go check out White Coffee Designs.  You can also find her on Facebook!

What are your favorite things to use digital paper for?  Book layouts?  Digital scrapbooks?  Cards?  Do share!

Etsy Shop Spotlight: One More Sunshine

Happy Thursday!  And welcome back for another week of our Etsy Shop Spotlight!

This week, we have Mary from One More Sunshine.

Mary makes adorable clips; perfect as magnets or to hold treat bags closed for party favors.  

There are definitely plenty of options when it comes to using these clips!
For example.  How cute would this set be as a teacher gift?  

They're perfect for displaying kids artwork or instructional papers in the classroom.

And these owl clips are just adorable.  

Again.  Great party gifts or fun to use in your child's bedroom.

And what child doesn't love and adore Sesame Street?
These characters are perfect for a theme party!

One thing I really love about Mary's shop is that 20% of all her proceeds go towards supporting research on pseudoachondroplasia; a rare medical condition that her daughter has.  

You can also find Mary on her website, Facebook and on Pinterest too.  Stop by and say hi!  

Etsy Shop Spotlight: Piece & Tranquility

This week, for our Etsy Shop Spotlight, 

I am happy to introduce Ashley from Piece & Tranquility Jewelry.

Ashley's shop is relatively new, but she has quite a collection of amazing pieces!
I am in love with this ombre bar necklace.  I love the simple lines and splash of color.

But in complete contrast, I also love this marble statement necklace.

There is a dress currently hanging in my closet that needs this piece!

In addition to necklaces, Ashley also designs and makes bracelets, rings and earrings.

This particular pair caught my eye.  They're just so pretty!

Not only can you find Ashley in her shop, but you can also find her on Facebook.  

She's offering 15% off your purchase for my readers by using code KADYDID15 at checkout (good until 11/5).

Be sure to stop by and say hello!

Etsy Shop Spotlight: Sew Creates

 We're running a bit behind this week, but better late than never; 

here is our Etsy Shop Spotlight for the week.

I am happy to introduce to you Sara from Sew Creates.

Sara's shop is full of adorable hair accessories for littles and moms alike.

I'm a sucker for anything grey and yellow, so my eye was instantly drawn to this sweet headband.

And seriously.

Who doesn't love a little glitter?

These hair bands would look great holding a pony or just being worn on your wrist.

She also makes fun little wine charms.

I love the summer set; makes me want to hang out on the beach!

With holiday shopping coming up, be sure to stop by Sew Creates!  

There are so many great gifts and stocking stuffers to be found in Sara's shop.
And...she's offering all Kadydid Designs readers 10% off your purchase!! Just use coupon code katydid10 at checkout.

Etsy Shop Spotlight: GyGante

It's time for another week of our Etsy Shop Spotlight!  This week, we have Gino from GyGante.

Gino comes to us from Lima, Peru and specializes in photography and upcycling materials to make gorgeous lamps; such as the stunning one below.  I love that blue!

 This gorgeous photograph just screams at me.  

"Come to me!!  Dig your toes in the sand and stay awhile!!!". 

 *Sigh*.  Someday...

I'm sure Gino would surely appreciate you stopping by to check out his shop!  You can also find him on Facebook or his Blog.

On a side note; I keep finding the most amazing new little Etsy shops on Instagram!  I'm loving it!  Have you found any new shops that you're loving right now?  Please share!

Esty Shop Spotlight: Hope Starbound

Another Thursday; another Etsy Shop Spotlight!  Today we have Brittany from {Hope Starbound}

Brittany makes some super cute earrings and accessories in a HUGE variety of colors/prints/etc.

I love this {green and white pair}.

And I love the tribal "feel" of {these earrings}.  Not to mention the colors!!

And last (but definitely NOT least!!), I kinda love these {hair pins}.

Fun aren't they??

I seriously had the hardest time picking out just three items to showcase today.  There are SO many items in her shop that I just adore.  I highly recommend you check her out!  These are a perfect gift for just about anybody and a fun little splurge just for yourself!

In addition to her shop, you can find Brittany on Facebook, Twitter and on her blog: Hope Starbound

Etsy Shop Spotlight: Wishes and Prayers

Welcome back to another week of our Etsy Shop Spotlight! 

This week, we are visiting Lisa from {Wishes and Prayers}.

Lisa specializes in handcrafted message and {dotee dolls}.  This sweet doll?  She has an opening underneath her where you can stick a small, rolled up message to the person you are giving her to.

She also enjoys searching for vintage/antique items with her daughter, and places their wonderful finds in a section of her shop.  I recently purchased a Holly Hobbie plate similar to {this one} to hang in my daughter's nursery.

Be sure to stop by and pay Lisa a visit!  You can always find her at her shop {Wishes and Prayers} or on {Twitter}.  She is offering 20% off one item for all of my readers!  Simply use coupon code wishesandprayers20 at checkout.

Calling All Shop Owners!!

It's time to start thinking about our annual 

"12 Days of Christmas Giveaway"  

Crazy, right?!?

This year, we're doing it a bit earlier (November 16-27).  I would like to have all vendors set up and committed by October 1st this year, just so I have enough time to have everything set and ready BEFORE the giveaway starts.

It has been SO much fun the last couple of years and we are looking forward to another year! So, if you are a shop owner or a blogger and you'd like to participate (by donating an item or service to giveaway), simply leave me a comment or shoot me an email for more information.  This is an excellent way to drive more traffic to your shop and help provide a few extra shoppers for the holiday season.

Can't wait to hear from you; it will be a BLAST!!

Oh!!  And our winner of the giveaway from The Shop at Pooh Corner?  Congrats to Amy Sedgwick Hendrick!! You'll be hearing from Francesca soon!

Etsy Shop Spotlight: Shop at Pooh Corner

I am so excited to start up the Etsy Shop Spotlights again!  Each Thursday, I will be highlighting a different Etsy shop.  Some of them I have worked with (or shopped with!) before, others I just really like their items.  But I'm all about supporting small businesses, so I love helping them spread the word!

Our first shop owner is Francesca from {The Shop at Pooh Corner}

Francesca's shop is full of fun confetti and scrapbooking items.  

Aren't these {daisies} just too sweet?

And these {shell brads} are perfect for scrapbooking about this year's summer vacation!

She also has a selection of vintage items available too, 

which include fun things like this 80s version of Monopoly.

And right now, to Celebrate Christmas in July, Francesca is offering 20% off everything in {this} section (prices reflect sale).

Francesca is also providing a giveaway for my readers!  For those of you who, like me, have already started thinking about all things Autumny and Halloweeny, she is giving away a packet of this adorable confetti.  Simply follow the Rafflecopter prompts below to be entered to win, and I will announce the winner at next week's Etsy Shop Spotlight!

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Etsy Shop Spotlight Baby Style Girly Edition

Last week, I showed you some of my top picks in case this little one is a boy.  This week, it's all about girls!  This was a lot harder for me to narrow down, just because

              a) girls are a lot easier to shop for!

                                      and b) since I only have boys, girl stuff is FUN to shop for!!

So, without further ado, here's my current must haves for a little girl!

1.  This little ruffled bloomer set from {Rae Gun}.  Seriously adorable and I just want to buy it right now, regardless of whether I'm having a boy or a girl.

2. The All in One Diaper Changing Clutch Wristlet from {Foxy Vida}.  Are you kidding me? I'd gladly use this as my own wristlet on date night!!

3.  Adorable ruffle bloomers and legwarmers from {Baby Night Night Boutique}.  This is another shop that I would seriously love to have one of everything.  Plus, I met the shop owner, Tricia, a few months ago, and she is seriously the sweetest thing ever.  Regardless, I love, love, LOVE her ruffle bums and legwarmers!!

4. Isn't this headband gorgeous?  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that if I do end up having a girl that she has just as much hair as my boys.  And then I'll be buying all sorts of pretty little things like this from {Avry Couture Creations}.

5. And what little girl doesn't need a little bling?  This dainty little bracelet from {Six Sisters Beadworks} is perfect.

Okay!  So there's my current top 5 must have items for a girl!  

Monday's the big day...we'll keep you posted!

Etsy Shop Spotlight Baby Style

So...we find out in just over a week what this little bun in my oven is.  Hopefully, that is.  We've tried checking twice already, with no luck.  BUT.  This is our big ultrasound, so here's to hoping this little peanut cooperates!

Anyway.  In light of the excitement of discovering if we're having another boy or a baby girl, I am going to do a couple of weeks of  must have Etsy finds for baby.  This week?  Baby boy goods.  Next week?  All things girly.  Ready?

1. This super cute and snuggly blanket from {Sweet Seraphina}.  I love the colors and the pattern!

2.  I love this sweet little owl from {Angie Baby Gifts}.  Too cute!

3.  I am absolutely in love with this onesie from {The Wishing Elephant}.  And quite honestly, I'm in love with pretty much everything in this adorable Etsy shop.  Carolyn makes the cutest things!!

4. Are these not the cutest little things you've ever seen?  Adorable baby shoes from {Pink 2 Blue}.

5. I love this Boppy cover.  Bright and fun with a super soft, minky side.  This is from {Designs by Christy}.

Those are my top 5.  What are your favorite baby boy items (Etsy related or not)?