First Custom Listing!

I made and sold my first custom changing station! It was a lot of fun working on a project specifically for someone else.

The colors look amazing together. Here it is:





View my shop here:
http://www.simplysophia.etsy.com

Hello everyone,
I've finally managed to make a new changing station. Quite the feat with a mobile 7 month old in the house!

Squared Off portable changing station

This is a changing station for busy moms on the go. Will fit up to 6 diapers and a wipes container. Rolls up into a discreet package that will easily fit into your diaper bag.

Front side of this changing pad is a yellow print with multicolored squares. The inside has a cool red design.

The center of the pad is lined with a soft batting so your child has a soft place to lay no matter where you change him/her! No more changing your baby directly on those changing booths that are full of germs!

I made one of these for my daughter and it is the best thing ever! I recommend that every mom should get one!


Approx 27 1/2" in height and 30" in width


EASY TO CLEAN!! Just throw it into your washing machine!

I am happy to make a custom changing station to fit your color scheme

View listing here:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8573077

Featured Seller No. 4

Featured Seller: Pix for Kix

Tell us about yourself.
My name is Heidi Smith, and I’m 21 years old. I live in southern California, and have fro most of my life. I’m finishing up my last semesters of college, as well as planning a wedding. I’m planning to be getting marries on May 10, 2008, to my most wonderful fiance’ who is currently serving in the Marine Corps in Iraq.

What made you want to start crafting?
I’ve just always loved to craft, but mostly my grandmother got e started with photography.

What do you sell?
PHOTOGRAPHY!!!:) And the occasional faith seed

What makes you different from other sellers? I’m not too sure, but I am extremely passionate about photography

What advice to you have for other crafters?
do what you love.listen to the advice of others.only apply if it doesn’t change who you are.

Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I love my hummingbird photo! I think it was such a privilege for me to be able to capture it. It has been in a couple of contests and is now in the “Judges Pick” section of one particular contest.

Tell us about your newest item for sale?
This is a wonderful set of playful pictures I took in a classroom. My favorite of the four is a picture of a little toy soldier that’s in a shooting position and guarding the American Flag…some of the little boys in the classroom set it up, and I fell in love with it. It probably has a lot to do with the fact that my man is in Iraq

Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I have had the opportunity to do many sessions with individuals, and I think that that is my FAVORITE thing to do! Mostly it has been friends, but the results are ALWAYS extremely rewarding and I don’t ever see myself quitting.

Where can we buy your products?
http://www.pix4kix.etsy.com

Are there any other links that you would like to include?
Nope

Featured Seller No. 3

Featured Seller: Beneath the Rowan Tree

Tell us about yourself.(Name, location, etc)Lori, Northern Ontario (Canada), I work full time. Married, with a two year old daughter. We are adopting a child and currently waiting to be matched.

What made you want to start crafting?
I have always done it. I love to make things for others and working with colour, fiber and texture makes me happy! I started crafting for kids when I wanted bright, fun and natural clothes for my own daughter that provided fun and interesting images to spur their imaginations (vs. the commercial overload you find in store-bought items).

What do you sell?
Hand dyed (tie dyed) and hand painted cotton children’s clothing (tees, onesies, dresses, hats and more) as well as hand dyed playsilks.What makes you different from other sellers?That is a tough one! I think every seller has their own story, motivation and vision. I know mineis driven by my daughter and creating clothing I would want her to wear, even as I am motivated to do the work for others to raise funds for our upcoming adoption. I buy supplies out of money I budget monthly and all my proceeds from sales go directly into our adoption account.

What advice to you have for other crafters?
Well, this is from my husband, whenever I get stressed out about directions and what to sell ~ do what you love and love what you do, or just don’t do it!

Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I do. It is a very weird little shirt. It was intended to be dyed orange and black, and as is the wonder of tie dyeing ~ it came out entirely different in a gorgeous subtle shade of pink on black.Rather than view it as a mistake it became an opportunity. I let it sit for a while and then the illustration offered itself to me... and it is sort of bizarre. But it features three little penguins on their way to the fifties in saddle shoes, pink pearls, and one even has a cashmere cardigan! It is just odd enough to make me giggle and be glad that I still have the capacity for whimsy and wonder! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6413152

Tell us about your newest item for sale?
My newest new item (not a relist) is my first two piece set: a onesie dyed in a Neopolitan stripe of brown/ white/ pink and accented with a little banana split paired with a similarly dyed infant cap with a cherry on top.Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?I am exploring options for organic cotton clothing as well as hemp and bamboo. I would like to begin to develop some recurring ‘characters’ for my clothing, too. I am also on the verge of opening another online shop in September.

Where can we buy your products?
At Etsy now, as well as Hyena Cart come Septemberhttp://beneaththerowantree.etsy.com/

Are there any other links that you would like to include?
My blog: http://beneaththerowantree.blogspot.com/
My Flickr Gallery: http://flickr.com/photos/beneaththerowantree/

Dancing Frog Baby Shoes

New this week:

A cute pair of shoes for your little princess. The outside fabric is an adorable happy frog on lily pads print. Inside is a funky pink swirl design.

Available in sizes 0-3 and 3-6 months.


Currently shown in size 0-3 months.

Featured Seller No. 2

Tell us about yourself.(Name, location, etc)
Shelly, I am a stay at home mom to three girls, and I am located in the heart of texas, Austin :)

What made you want to start crafting?
My kids, I started making headbands for them, and little purses!

What do you sell?
I sell party favors, jewelry, headbands, tees, hair accessories!

What makes you different from other sellers?
hmm I love using buttons, and different beads, I try to give it my own persoal touch!

What advice to you have for other crafters?
Follow your passion and don't even give up, continue to craft and enjoy what you make!

Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I LOVE my button bobbies, and button earrings, my kids are always stealing them when I make them! sheesh!! hehee

Tell us about your newest item for sale?
My newest item consists of BIG brown wooden beads, I wanted them to be big enough to grab peoples attention, I think they are going to get the job done!

Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I am planning on opening my own store very soon!

Where can we buy your products?
you can buy them here
www.daddyslilsk8erpnk.etsy.com

Are there any other links that you would like to include?
my other shop
wwww.handstamped.etsy.com

New Items

I have listed a couple of new items.

Now I Know My ABC's burp cloth

This pretty burp cloth is made with a cute pastel ABC's fabric on one side, and a pink terry cloth on the other

Polyester batting lines the inside of this burp cloth for extra absorbency and comfort.

Top stitched with a matching pink thread for added attraction.

Machine wash and dry on low.

Burp cloth is approx. 21"x 8"

Great gift for a baby girl!

Dancing Frog portable changing station

This is a changing station for busy moms on the go. Will fit up to 6 diapers and a wipes container. Rolls up into a discreet package that will easily fit into your diaper bag.

Front side of this changing pad is a pastel pink print with adorable frogs and lily pads. The inside has a funky pink dot design.

The center of the pad is lined with a soft batting so your child has a soft place to lay no matter where you change him/her! No more changing your baby directly on those changing booths that are full of germs!

I have one of these for my daughter and it is the best thing ever! I recommend that every mom should get one!


Approx 27 1/2" in height and 30" in width

I am happy to make a custom changing station to fit your color scheme!

Come check out my new items at
http://www.simplysophia.etsy.com

Featured Seller # 1

Featured Seller:
Art Nouveau

What made you want to start crafting?
I've enjoyed doing craft stuff since I was really little. I started out with drawing and art classes, then added on painting, crotcheting, and now jewelry.

What do you sell?
I sell all sorts of different jewelry. I especially like to work with glass beads but I have mixed in some clay and plastic beads as well. I use commercially made beads, beads handmade by other artists, and beads handmade by myself.

What makes you different from other sellers?
I think every seller, unless they strictly copy something, has their own unique design. I try to make a little something in my shop to appeal to each shopper's style of art.

What advice to you have for other crafters?
Work hard at whatever you do....and enjoy it too!

Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I love everything in my store! My particular favorites are the Shimmery Blue Leaf Necklace and the Shimmery Green Leaf Necklace. I love how the leaves look so delicate and sparkle. I also think it's great how these necklaces go so well in both the spring and the summer.

Tell us about your newest item for sale?
My newest item for sale is a red, black, and clear color combination jewelry set. The set includes a necklace, bracelet and earrings. The necklace has a silver initial pendant that can be customized for the buyer.

Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I dream of someday opening a jewelry store...or at least having my jewelry sold in other jewelry stores.

Where can we buy your products?
My products can be found at my website http://www.artnouveau.etsy.com

Some items for sale from Art Nouveau:

Featured Seller

I've decided to feature a new Etsyian every Monday. To be featured please send me an email at simply.sophia@homail.com

This weeks featured seller will be up in a few minutes!

What is Simply Sophia?

Simply Sophia is my online store that features handmade baby accessories. It has been open since July 2, 2007. It is named after my 2 month old daughter, Sophia.

My store currently has bibs, burp cloths, sensory mats, activity mats and keepsake quilts for sale.

Please visit my store at http://www.simplysophia.etsy.com
Please visit my myspace and request me as a friend: http://www.myspace.com/simplysophiababy


Also, please visit my other online store that I run with my friend- Craftastic Designs. This great shop is filled with handmade jewerly, pet toys, baby items and home decor. Check it out here: http://www.craftasticdesigns.etsy.com

Items for sale in Simply Sophia: