Great New Bow-Tique Shop on Etsy!!!

BitteBoutique

If you have a little girl or have a special one in your life, you have to check out this shop.  BitteBoutique is full of beautiful hair bows for you little one and is willing to do custom bows as well.   

This is a NEW Etsy shop and new products are being added all the time.  BitteBoutique is all offer a FREE HAIR BOW to the first 10 customers.  So hurry and get yours today!!

 In addition, she also have adorable hangers to hold all of your hair bows.  Which make for a beautiful decoration in your daughter's room and adds functionality.  No more fumbling around looking for the right bow.  

BitteBoutique also plans to add a wide array of products to her shop including: Personalized Tote Bags, Tap Shoe Bows and more.  Great colors and a nice selection makes this a must add favorite for any mom.  Please stop by and visit BitteBoutique today!

Don't Forget BitteBoutique is all offer a 

FREE HAIR BOW 

to the first 10 customers.  So hurry and get yours today!!

Also, please stop by Designer Favors for all of your party decoration needs!

Shop Feature of the Week!

Splendid Things!

I came across this wonderful Etsy shop while browsing through the forums.  It is called Splendid Things and the name speaks for itself.  Her shop is filled with the cutest items and she has a wonderful variety.

 

She has a beautiful selection of dresses, cards, bibs and much more.  As so many of the wonderful shop owners I've met, Jeanette is a stay-at-home-mom and just loves doing crafty things.  You can tell by what she has listed and what she has sold that she has obvious talent.  I wish I was as accomplished in so many crafts.

Not only is her shop wonderful, but her blog is a pleasure to read.  Feel free to visit it.  I'm sure you'll want to become a follower:  http://sosplendid.blogspot.com 

Or, feel free to convo her with specific requests or questions.  She states that she is convo friendly and I can tell you from first hand experience that statement is true.  She and I have conversed several times and it is always a pleasure.  

So if you are in the market for some truly unique and beautiful gifts, stop by Splendid Things.  I promise you will not be disappointed.

Treat Bags are Here!

New to Designer Favors - Treat Bags!

What a perfect way to say "Thank You".  Favor Treat Bags are perfect for kids parties, baby showers or for any occasion.  They can be filled with with candy, stickers, toys or any other goodie you want. Treat toppers are scored for easy folding. Simply fill the bag, slide on the topper, staple and you're done!  Instant party favor.

My goodie bags are available for any design in my shop!  Have a custom request?  I am happy to work with you to create a design that will compliment your party's theme.  Just contact me for a custom quote.

 

Feel free to browse my shop for current listings, but as always all items in my shop area available for any design.  I can also do coordinating;
Cupcake Toppers

Thank You Tags

Happy Birthday Banners

Stickers

 

Thank you for looking!  I hope you stop by.

Celebrate with Birthday Banners

Birthday banners are a must have for any party, so why not get one that is handmade and that can be a perfect match to your party's theme?  Store bought banners are okay, but the selection is limited and the quality is not always great.  Let Designer Favors create a custom banner for you.  I have several styles in my shop, but if you don't see what you're looking for simply contact me and I can create any color or saying you want!

for Little Boys!

I can also match character parties!

All banners are handmade out of quality cardstock and ribbon.  Shapes and sizes can also be customized!

If you need additional decorations, all designs are available in Cupcake Toppers and Thank you Tags.  Stop by Designer Favors to see my current designs!

Princess for a Day!

What little girl doesn't dream that her prince charming will come and rescue her?  Fairy tales are so fun and the Disney Princesses are such a cute party theme.  Of course you can find a ton of store bought items, but none that are personalized for your little girl.

Designer Favors is featuring a wonderful set of princess themed party decorations.  Cinderella is at the forefront, but you can have yours customized with any princess your heart desires!  

Cupcake Toppers 

Thank You Tags

Banner

Flutters Interview

Shop Feature!!!

Yet another wonderful shop found on Etsy!  I came across Flutters this week and had to share.  I contacted her to talk with her about her amazingly cute, girly items.  Here is what she told me:

Tell me a little about yourself

I'm a stay at home Mom and I home school. Obviously that puts me at home a lot, and I also haven't had a car for a few years due to a bad accident I was in. So, I have had a lot of free time to craft and create!

Why did you start making your items?

I went to a craft show and bought some hair bows for my daughters. They were so expensive I thought "I can do this!" So I figured it out, perfected it to my taste and then moved on to Bow holders from there. You have to have somewhere to put all those bows, right? :) I love trying new items that my girls are interested in. The hair wreath has always been a favorite of mine, and my girls love to dress up. I always get their opinion on what I make. I love having their honest advice.

 

What is your inspiration?

I love beautiful, girly things, but I find myself very practical. I have a husband that works with his hands and he is a perfectionist in all he does. I always show him my work to get his opinion on durability and quality. If I don't like an item, I won't send it until I am satisfied with it! I've torn apart many a crocheted hat after completion because of a little something I just didn't like. I am looking for quality, uniqueness, and beauty. I want my items to have something different about them that can only be found in my shop. 

Anything else you would like people to know about your shop?

I really enjoy the use of vintage buttons. I like using them on my clips, and crocheted hats. Many of these are truly one of a kind because I only have one of that particular button! I also want ideas! If a customer has something they want and they don't see it, I want to know. I would love to work with them to come up with what they were looking for.

If you are interested in updates and new products, I have a facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/FluttersBoutique

Also, don't forget to stop by Designer Favors for personalized party decor!

The French Connection

Shop Feature!

How many of you can relate to this? 

"I am a stay at home mom of twin toddlers. I love creating jewelry in any spare time I can find. It is my creative outlet in my hectic stay-at-home-mom life!" Direct quote from PrettyParis on Etsy.

Well, maybe not the twin part but for many of us the rest is true.  I myself am a stay-at-home-mom of a toddler and Etsy has saved my sanity!  Let's hear it for us moms out there and support each others' wonderful handmade crafts.  Stop by PrettyParis today! 

Also, visit Designer Favors on Etsy for some great party decorations!

This Happy House

Shop Feature!

Again, I came across this amazing shop on Etsy. Her work is so beautiful and unique. ThisHappyHouse features fantastic felt flower arrangements accented with ribbons, buttons and more!

Here is my interview with the talented artist:

Tell me a little about yourself:

I'm a stay-at-home mom with a 2 year-old daughter. I've always liked crafts and like to think of myself as being farily crafty, but I'm in awe of some of the amazing talent of other etsy sellers. I can easily say that I'm completely addicted to etsy!

 

Why did you start making your items?

I opened my shop as a way to have a little "me" time and make a little extra money at the same time. Whatever money I make goes to support other hand-made shops.

 

What is your inspiration?

Anything and everything. I could spend all day looking at buttons. I have buttons all over my house.

For more information or to purchase any of these wonderful items, please stop by ThisHappyHouse today!

Shop Feature of the Week!

McKenney's Keepsakes

I recently came across a wonderful new shop on Etsy and wanted to share her talent.  McKenney's Keepsakes specializes in scrabble tile sized wood pendents.  She offers a wide range of designs and is happy to help make a custom orders to meet her customers specific needs.

Tell me a little about yourself:

I am mom and wife. We are a blended family with 4 kids between us. Recently we moved from the big city of Fort Lauderdale Florida, to the tiny town of Stafford Springs, CT. Our kids range in age from 16-10, 3 boys and 1 girl.

Why did you start making your items?

I've always been a fairly crafty person. I started making these pendants as gifts for other people. Those people responded very well to them so I thought I would try selling them.

What is your inspiration?

My inspiration comes from all over the place. My friends, my kids, my intrests, my family...they all inspire me in some way, shape, or form.

What else would you like to share?

I hope to expand my collection in the up coming months include not only pendants, but magnets, pushpins, and book marks. I have been experimenting with all of those things and hopefully will be able to get them introduced soon. I also have experimented with personal photos. I would like to offer this service as well. I find that the photo gifts are always great for grandparents and extended family.

Please visit her shop and see all of her wonderful designs.

 

Great Gifts for 1st Birthdays

Oh No, a 1st Birthday.  What do I buy???

I don't know about you but I find it hard to buy gifts for a one year old.  Even though I have a little boy of my own, I always lean towards picking out some educational toy and maybe an outfit for a little one.  While those are good gifts, I know my son has more than enough toys and clothes even at a mear one year of life.

I was recently at a first birthday party and saw some wonderful gifts and thought I would share my experience.  Here are just a few ideas:

Goodie Basket:
Fill a basket with things a new eater will need.  At one year old babies love to try new things and parents may not always be prepared for life beyond bottles.  Fill a basket full of sippy cups, infant spoons and forks, divided plates, take-along snack bowls, and first foods (such as Gerber puffs and other melt in your mouth treats).  Even if a parent has some of these items, you can always use more.

Books!
Instead of the typical toy, fill a box or gift bags with board books and lift-the-flap books.  Personalized books are great too or your favorite story from when you were a child.  Children loves books and parents love to read with their children, so this is a gift for everyone.  Plus, books can last for years and years.

Savings Bonds:
Let's face it.  A one year old is not great at opening presents and there is probably a very, very small percentage who will remember what they received for their first birthday.  But, giving a savings bond is a gift that will keep giving in the future.

These are just a few of the wonderful gifts a one year old can receive.  If you have a great idea, feel free to leave a comment for everyone to enjoy.

Thanks for reading!

Feel free to visit Designer Favors for Great 1st Birthday Decor!

Working Hard on Designs

I have been working very hard the last week coming up with new designs for my party decorations!  I am happy to say that I've come up with at least 13 new creations and about another dozen decoration ideas.  It will take some time before I can get everything created and listed in my shop but here is a sneak peak!

Girl's 1st Birthday

Party Penguins!

Trucks and Trains

 Stop By Designer Favors for more decorations and designs!

Seeing Stars!

Featured Shop of the Week!

If you love country stars, you'll love this great shop I found:  Scrappin Stars!  His shop is filled with great rustic stars as well as beautifully decorated designs.  He also does custom orders to match your home's decor.  Here is a little about the artist:

Tell me a little about yourself.

 My name is Brett Treanor, I am 18 years old and I live in Twin Falls, Idaho. I just graduated from high school last year and now I am attending college at the College Of Southern Idaho. I heard about etsy from my sister who told me that maybe I could make a little extra money to help pay for my college education.

Why did you star making your items?

I started making scrappin stars a year ago when my mother (who actually came up with them) had a make it and take it for her church activity. For the activity my mom had them make these barn stars that were covered in scrap booking paper. So I thought that it would be a good idea to sell them on etsy.



What is your inspiration?
 My inspiration comes from the scrap book paper. I am always looking for new fun colors and patterns that I can mix together in order to make a cohesive piece that would fit into peoples homes. I really enjoy making these scrappin stars and hope that I can sell more of them because that means that I get to make more of them. 

Please stop by and visit his Etsy Shop: Scrappinstars.etsy.com 

Want an even better deal?  

Become a follower of THIS blog and get 10% off at Scrappin Star's store.

Just mention the word FOLLOWER at checkout and you will receive 10% back on your order.

GIVEAWAY!

Designer Favors is sponsoring a giveaway on Silly Little Lady's Blog!

Visit her blog, learn a little about me and Designer Favors and Enter to win some great personalized holiday tags.  Just in time for the upcoming season.

While you're at it check out both of our shops for some additional handmande goodies:

Designer Favors 

&

Silly Little Lady

Featured Item: Birthday Banners

Designer Favors is now featuring Happy Birthday Banners!  Visit my shop to see some great designs and some other wonderful party decor.  These banners don't last long so stop by and order for your next birthday party.

 

Banners can also be custom designed with matching favor tags, toppers and other decorations.  You can also customize your banner to read however you want.  "It's A Boy" and "It's A Girl" coming soon.  Other great banners include:  "Welcome Home", "Bridal Shower" or "Congratulations". 

Thanks for Looking!

Shop Grand Re-Opening

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My shop now has an array of wonderful new items with even more to come.  Not only will I be selling wonderful hand-painted favor and gift boxes, but my selection has expanded to:

Cupcake Toppers:

Favor Tags:

Banner Signs:

You may also notice my new Blog look and Banner!

Please Stop by and see the new selections!

Designer Favors

No Tricks, Just Treats

Item Features of the Week

October is here and Halloween is just around the corner.  Get ready by visiting these great Etsy shops and see what they have in store.

Here are a few of my favorite Halloween items:

Hand Painted Halloween Ghosts and Pumpkins Serving Tray

(matching wall art also available)

by Gleeza

Pumpkins Hay Rides Apple Cider Handpainted Wood Sign

by blueyedgirl

 Halloween Witch Bear-Wee Stuffed Bear

by BearSeason

 

Halloween Pumpkin Bow

by jmkraige

Please visit these great shops for these and more wonderful Halloween Treats!

Wonderful Giveaway and Amazing Shop

TicTacDough is featuring a giveaway in her blog that you must see.

If you have a new little one or know someone who does you must visit The Spotted Elephant Boutique on Etsy.

Even if you do not have a little one you will want to "heart" this shop.  It is too cute not to.