Item: Newborn Bibs
Seller:  BabyMaeBoutique

The other day, I featured an Etsy shop called TutuKute.  The seller behind the shop (Jodi Gibson) recommended some awesome Etsy shops for parents.  I wanted to share my favorite items from one of these shops with you today!

Take a look and let me know what you think of these items in the comments!

I am loving all the cool colors and fab designs!

Thanks for sharing this shop with me, Jodi!

- Jackie

Item: Ghost Halloween Tutu
Seller:  TutuKute

With Halloween right around the corner, I thought I would share this darling children’s tutu with you guys!

I first heard about TutuKute, the Etsy shop selling this tutu, from my Etsy Item of the Day shop submission form.

Jodi Gibson, the crafter behind Etsy’s TutuKute, told me she is a stay at home mother of 2 children – 1 girl and 1 boy exactly 2 years apart!

“I enjoy crafting and taking care of my family and volunteering,” Jodi said.  She told me she also likes running, yoga, reading and spending time with the kids and her husband.

I like how Jodi’s shop has both tutus and fun party decorations.  Check out these cool tulle puff party decorations:

When I asked Jodi where she likes to shop on Etsy.com, she told me about Lindsey Strittmatter’s shop called Pocketbaby.  This is a darling shop!

Jodi says she likes this shop not only because the seller is one of her friends, but she loves now unique her things are and her quality of work is fabulous.

Jodi also recommended parents check out an Etsy shop called BabyMaeboutique.

“I can’t count how many blankets from this seller,” Jodi told me.  ”She is fantastic and is always willing to do a custom order for me!”

These are two awesome shops for parents, Jodi!  Thanks for recommending them – and I hope all the readers check these two out!

Here’s Jodi’s advice to sellers who are new to Etsy:

“I might not be the ones to ask since I find myself doubting myself all the time,” she said.  ”I have a strong support from friends to stick with it and do what you can to get your product out there. I would just have to say roll with it, if you work hard and belive you have a good product it will eventually pay off…. I feel like I am still in this waiting game lol.”

So what’s coming up next for Jodi’s cute Etsy shop TutuKute?

“One day I would love to have my tutu’s in boutique’s so lots of little girls can pick out the ones they want themselves,” she said.  ”I love that the mommies or aunts or grandma’s order, but I am always curious what the actual little girls want. By age 2 my daughter knew exactly her own style!”

Love Jodi’s work?  You can connect with Jodi on Facebook here!  Of course, you can also browse all of her lovely Etsy items by clicking the shop link (TutuKute) at the top of this feature!

- Jackie

Item: Football Baby Boy Onesie
Seller:  Goodlooksclothing

Will anyone else be watching football this weekend?

It’s that time of year and I love it!

Who will you be rooting for?

- Jackie

Item: Coordinating Child and Mom Clothing
Seller:  sewmanyfreckles

Awwww!

Look at that cute face!

What’s really cool about this item selling on Etsy.com is that there is matching mommy gear too!  Check it out:

Meet Amanda, the seller behind SewManyFreckles, which is an Etsy shop based out of Ionia, Michigan.

“I am currently a stay-at-home mom, wife, and business owner. I make children’s boutique clothing and accessories,” Amanda shared with me in her Etsy Item of the Day shop submission.  ”I used to be an exclusive quilter but am loving the creativity involved in clothing.I am also going back to college for my bachelors in interior design so that some day when my daughter and other future children are in school I can keep busy ”

When she isn’t crafting for her Etsy shop, Amanda told she she enjoys baking – especially cupcakes, playing with her dog and spending time as a family while her husband is home for the summer.

“I also love to shop and plan or organize, whether it’s a party, baby shower or the layout of the rooms in our new house,” she said.

Amanda shared a list of great shops that I hope everyone takes time to check out.  These are where she likes to browse on Etsy.com!

Amanda says she likes alittlesweetness.  ”I currently am in love with the embroidery patterns and illustrations. The colors and style are my favorite…now just to decide where to use them!” she said.

Amanda also likes sewsweetpatterns because of their awesome dress patterns.  ”I am currently planning to purchase a bunch for new items for my shop. This seller also does a great job listing the patterns, not only with great photos but fabric requirements!” Amanda said.

Amanda said she likes to browse digitizedcreations because of the cool 3D flowers in this shop. “They are perfect for embellishing my clothing. I also plan to purchase many of these when I start a new line of items!” she said.

Here is an example of these cool 3D flowers found in this shop!

If you are new to selling your handmade items on Etsy.com, Amanda shared some advice that may apply to you!

“Be sure to post great photos. It has been well worth it for me to hire a professional photographer for decent photos. Also be reasonable with your shipping and listing prices. If shipping costs a lot, add it to the price of the item. And most importantly do your research as to how much it actually costs to ship things,” she said.

So what’s coming up next for this darling Etsy shop?

“I will be getting ready for new fall/winter items,” Amanda told me.  ”I have started to offer a dress of the month club and I hope that becomes more popular with school starting. For fall and winter, I plan to add warmer clothing, jackets and fun accessories. I will also have coordinating outfits available for Christmas.”

If you’re loving Amanda’s work featured here, be sure to check out her entire Etsy shop!  Just click on the shop name (sewmanyfreckles) at the top of this feature to be taken to her home page on Etsy.com!

You can also  follow her on Twitter @FrecklesBaby, on Facebook, and online here!

Keep up the great work Amanda!!

- Jackie