Monday, March 31

Featured Artist Mothers Precious Gems and The Taffy Box

Mothers Precious Gems
♥ Exquisite Jewelry Reflecting Those You Love ♥
The Taffy Box
♥ Sweet Accessory Treats & Gifts For All Occasions ♥



Who are you?
I'm Koryn, wife to Air Force hubby 21 years and mom to four teens, one in college and the rest all in high school!

What is your Etsy Shop Name?
I have two etsy shops, actually, Mothers Precious Gems and The Taffy Box

What tag categories do you specialize in?
Jewelry and Accessories

Do you create for children or adults, women or men?
Women and children

What do you like about Etsy?
All the great artistic support and mutual promotion, plus wonderful ideas and ability to use mini's on web pages.

What do you like about creating?
It releases the real me, allows me to experiment and makes other people happy too.

What do you love about your business?
I can do it at home, where I am most happy and at peace

What is your favorite product right now?
That's a hard one, but I'd have to say (right now) Christmas themed earrings. It's putting me in the mood for the holidays!

What makes you unique at Etsy?
I've been making jewelry outside of Etsy for a very long time and all of my pieces are made with strict attention to detail and quality both in materials and wormanship. My customers have returned to me over the years whenever they've needed a special gift for someone or when they've added children to their own families. I will add additional strands to mother's bracelets at a future date for cost only, as my congratulations on the new addition to your family!

What makes you unique as a woman?
Hmmm...I guess we're all unique. I'm a good loyal friend, I feel. I don't take that for granted, friends. I'm blessed to have so many.

What do you love about Kids?
Their sense of humor and ability to not take life so seriously - they live in the moment.

What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
Well, you can always check out my favorites inside my shops! I love browsing around Etsy and finding other creative artists. I always look up the links of new shops in the forums, especially at Etsymoms!

Tuesday, March 11

Spring Break Craft Activity ~ Felt Flower Hair Clips


These Felt Flowers were a lot of fun to make. The girls (ages 5 to 12) enjoyed stitching their flowers together and love their finished products. We cut wool blend felt into cute shapes, then sewed them to Hair Clips, Elastics and Head Bands with embroidery thread.
Thanks Friends for the fun Craft Day!

If you are interested in purchase felt flower hair accessories or felt pieces cut in shapes to make your own flower hair clips, check out BeadedSocks.etsy.com there are lots of cute styles available.

Monday, March 10

Baby Sensory Quilt Featured on Peppermags



This fun Sensory Blanket was featured by Jacklyn at jamric. Thank you so much. It is featured along other beautiful quilts at peppermags.blogspot.com. Please go check it out. :)

Jamric has beautiful handmade pillows on Etsy.

Sunday, March 9

How to Make Girls Leg Warmers or Leggings


BeadedSocks.net has a quick tutorial on making your own leg warmers for babies and kids.
These leg warmers are made out of knee high socks.

Tuesday, March 4

Cradle Purse Crochet Pattern


Pattern is now available on BeadedSocks.net


Please leave a comment if you use the pattern. I would love to hear from you!

Crocheted Cradle Purse measures 5 x 6 inches when closed. The top turns down to reveal a baby in the cradle; when your done playing turn the sides up for a pretty purse. This cute little cradle is patterned after one my grandma gave me years ago. My girls still play with my original; this Christmas they each received their own. :)
Thanks for stopping by BeadedSocks.blogspot.com!

Sunday, March 2

EtsyMom Spring Charity Auction


Etsymom Spring Charity Auction half of the sale proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald House. Please go bid for a good cause! Etsymom is a group for Moms who sell on Etsy. Etsymoms entered their best and favorite for spring, and you have a chance to win it all! The Auction will take place on Mommyauctions.com in HappyHouseQuilts Shop

The basket includes the following items, click the shop name for more detailed information.
Rosie's Cozies has a cute toddler tote, cute bunny on the front
Happy House Quilts presents Threadabilities Craft kit, design and make your own spring flower clip!
Buttercup Corner has another craft kit, felt an egg and a chick to go inside! It's absolutely darling, and a perfect activity for the family.
Andrea Baker provides a fun library tote, with fun spring critters in pastels
Aebaby makes these *adorable* tag toys. This is a minky rabbit with colored ears. Really cute!
GreenBeanBoutique makes little fruit babies in various colors
Caelista sent this adorable fried egg catnip toy. Something for everyone in the family!
Peek-A-Boo Studios made little Suzy Zoo spring hair clips. Custom designed just for Etsymom!
NightOwlStudios contributed these adorable spring hair clips. Made from imported fabric, these are way cute! Love the hedge hog.
WylesStyle made this super cute egg pouch. Perfect for a teen's Easter, you know how hard they can be to buy for!
BeadedSocks makes cute doll diapers and... beaded socks! The doll diapers are a favorite among the toddlers, and they hold up to rough toddler play much better than disposable dipes.
Sassy Stitches made this totally cool clutch! Fun 3D flower on the front. Perfect for mom for Easter!
Mommy3Jesse put together this beautiful diaper cake! How fun would this be at a baby shower? A useful gift that is guaranteed *not* to be returned to the store for sure!
AllGrownUp2 made this sweet spring charm bracelet. Bunnies, eggs, and chicks!
Minefull made this cute pendant featuring a cute little chick! Nice and simple, classy moms would love to wear this this spring.
Thumbelina Creations made an amazing pendant with lampwork beads, buttons, and wrapped wire. Be sure to check this out in more detail (click her name) to see it 'up close'.
Mellberry4 made this beautiful pendant, reflecting Easter.

Please visit the EtsyMom.com for more information and thank you for looking at our Etsymom Auction!