Sunshine? In my pocket??

On occasion, I like to feature one of the wonderful talented artsits that I have had the pleasure to meet thru Cafemom Etsy Team. They are a wonderful group of Mothers and grandmothers, crafters and business women. You can find them by using the Cafemom tag when browsing etsy to find their beautiful handmade goods.
In amongst these talented women, you'll find Pocketful of Sunshine at http://www.pocketfulofsunshine.etsy.com/. A crafter in paper, color, and ink, the lovely owner, Maria, grew up eyeing the store windows and thought "I can make that!" About five years ago she did just that. After seeing the cost of wedding invitations, she took on the task of doing it herself. With an eye for detail and the urging from friends and family, she eventually decided to go into business.
Being able to stay home with her son was a catalyst in the decision, and her business has been blessed.
Part of the excitement of her business is designing new and exciting products to share with her customers. There's a buzz about her new business thank you cards (these are on my list of must haves ) which are premade as well as custom designeded with your business logo. Beautiful!


Also in the works, are some amazing all occasion "Bag of Cards". The Valentine sets are doing well, so keep an eye out for the new designs this spring!

Some other exciting goodies soon to come are Lunch tin Coupon boxes and Recipe boxes, as well as a new "Star" card design.

Keep your eyes on Pocketful of Sunshine and please visit her at http://www.pocketfulofsunshine.etsy.com/ for beautifully handmade cards and much more!! Thanks for taking a peek and have a twirlie good day!

Old favorites, New Friends

There have been so many new things in my Half-Pint Creations etsy store that it is beyond time for an update! Even with the recession, the business has been blessed. It has kept this Mama movin'! Some new items to share...

Our new "Mama Made It Kits" are for those who have a basic sewing knowledge and want to make a fun whimsical top for their own Half-pint. It includes precut fabric, tutorial, lace, elastic, and all the necessities to make a peasant top. It is available in various sizes and will continue to be available in many fabrics. Keep an eye out for all of the fun and funky spring prints and florals!

Also making their appearance are the sneaky lil' lizards from the "Lizard Luv" collection. They are infatuated with many things....chocolate, cupcakes, guitars, just to name a few. Their friends will slowly be making an appearance thoughout the season.

Have a little rocker in the family? The newest design "for the boys" (can also be made for girls) is the Half-Pint Mohawk Hat. Warm, cozy, and full of funk- this hat will get your little guy noticed!

Another newly designed toddler topper for your little one's noggin, is the "Luv Bug". This heart covered ladybug is sure to make people smile!

There are new goodies being added every couple days, please keep an eye out for some of the new designs to come as the snowy season changes to Spring!

New Year, New Look

I'd like to start by wishing all of my friends, family, and customers the happiest of New Year's! This year promises to be one of renewal, change, and most importantly, love and family. My business has been truly blessed not only with sales, but with meeting new people and reconnecting with past friends. I have so many new ideas for the new year. Within the next week or so, there will be new hat designs which are on the sewing pile as we speak, and a new "little Man" collection. Also coming are boys and girls "I'm with the band" shirts with matching hats. They are funky and punky and so much fun!

Here's a peek at the new goodies currently in the etsy store!

Thanks to my wonderful hubby's birthday gifts, the photos have improved a bit! Hop on over to Half-Pint Creations http://www.halfpintboling.etsy.com/ for a visit and let me know what you think! Have a wonderful twirlie good day!

Amber

After Christmas??

Have you thought about what you will be doing the last week of the year? Running around trying to hit some good sales? Recovering from a busy holiday? If you are anything like myself, I stay away from the stores after christmas. I plan to make my family a nice big breakfast, stay in our jammies til noon, and play with our new Christmas toys. Sounds good, huh. Well, that's the plan anyway. But usually my hubby gets stir crazy and wants to work outside chopping firewood etc., and I want to go out for lunch- it's also my birthday. Yep I DO always get jipped!

This year, on Christmas night, I will be changing my prices on all of my Christmas goodies and some dicontinued items in my etsy store, http://www.halfpintboling.etsy.com/ . All of my christmas dresses, rompers, and skirts will be marked down to $12.99 with free shipping! Maybe you've been eyeing a dress in my store- pick it up for next year for a great low price.

My Half-Pint pouches will also be $10.00 with free shipping. They include a carefully researched booklet of how to's, concerns, and reasons for babywearing. It includes directions on all of the positions and the best way to implement them.

All ornaments are 3 for $10.00 with free shipping.

So instead of hitting the malls on the day after christmas, grab your coffee, hot chocolate, or other various beverages, and slip on those new slippers to shop etsy for the best deals in quality handmade goods. Enter cafemom in the search and find wonderful buys from wonderful moms! The sales are fantastic this year!

Have a whimsical day!

And the winner is...

http://www.jazzyjems.etsy.com/!!!!

Congratulations! My itty bitty stuck her hand in the hat and pulled out a jem!

As the winner of the Half-Pint hat giveaway, jazzyjems has won the chance to go into my etsy store, http://www.halfpintboling.etsy.com/ and pick any hat- any colors- and any size. Please check back often for new giveaways!

Please go and take a peek at some of jazzyjemz awesome products. My personal favorite is the splat mat!! It is a must have for any little one in a high chair.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18615730

Also one of my fave's are the beautiful nursing covers to hide those hooters! I know I would have been more comfortable nursing in public with one of these. No more hiding in the car or dressing rooms. Gorgeous choices in fabrics will help you feel confident and modest while feeding your babe.

Please go make a visit to my fellow Cafemom's shop for some wonderful gifts for the new mama or just a little gift for yourself!!

Have a wonderful magical weekend!!

Half-Pint Hat Giveaway!

Happy Holidays from Half-Pint Creations! Are you taking the time to slow down and breathe in the magic of the Christmas season? Promise yourself that today, you will share something wonderfully whimsical with your child, kiss your love under the mistletoe, or put those silly reindeer antlers on the family pet. I had to stop and take this pic of my precious little elf - sound asleep after "helping" to carry the family christmas tree down the hill after Daddy chopped it down.








I invite you to enter my hat giveaway, by simply leaving a comment in the comment section. The winner will receive their choice of any hat in my etsy store in the size of their choice!
www.halfpintboling.etsy.com The drawing will be friday night with my itsy bitsy choosing the name.


So good luck!!! I will contact and post the winner on Friday night at 8pm right here on my blog.

Have a wonderful day full of whimsy,
Amber

HAWAII HOLIDAY

Enchanting blue waters, the laid back "no worries" lifestyle, and the fabulous scuba diving made our summer in Hawaii nearly heaven. We were incredibly lucky that my husband was sent to do a job for the military and we were able to "tag" along. All we really had to do was invest in the plane tickets and the room and food were paid for. Yep, a chance of a lifetime. While there, I mapped out every fabric store within a 5 mile radius that I could walk to. Yes, I will walk the distance for my addiction to fabric. I found some of the most gorgeous fabrics I have seen in my life!

On the way, there was a beautiful little girl and her daddy selling coconuts by the road. He chopped the top off, and stuck a straw in. My little one drank the entire thing! Who needs a sippy cup!

This picture was taken the day that we decided to hire the motel sitter for the girls (we did it just once for 20$ an hour!). We rented a Harley with a couple of the other guys that were there working also and toured the island of Oahu. You have'nt seen Oahu until you've seen it from the back of a bike! Absolutely glorious.

My sewing machine made the trip with me in my suitcase. I could'nt even think of going the whole summer without having it with me! I have a few of the creations in my Etsy store available for sale, and the others were made for the large order I sent out a couple weeks ago. I still have several yards of my snowflake fabric, it just has'nt decided what it "wants to be" yet. I loved the Hawaiian snowflake print so much that I

bought it in every color of the rainbow. There is a very slim chance that we will get to go back with him again, and next time I am taking two suitcases. At 3$ a yard, I better start saving now!

Lime and Black Christmas Snowflake

My favorite-Hawaii Holiday in Christmas prints (available in my etsy store)

And now back to the reality of the frozen lake outside my window, although it is still very beautiful. It is our day to get a Christmas tree. The beauty of the lights, the wreath on the door, and my little ones in their gloves and hats- Hawaii is beautiful to visit, but I'll keep my little cabin in the woods anyday. Have a wonderful magical day and stay warm!