This Stinks!

First of all, I apologize to my followers for slacking off. I will get a giveaway up and running, I promise!

I feel the utmost importance of imforming as many mothers and lovers of handcrafted toys, accessories, and clothing of this ridiculous new law that will be in effect as of Febuary 10th. It is called the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, or the CPSIA.
"CPSIA redefines the legal meaning of “children’s products,” “child care articles,” and “toys” to cover virtually all products designed for use by children 12 years old and younger, as well as all
products designed to “facilitate sleep or the feeding of children age 3 and younger, or to help such children with sucking or teething.” It also requires that industry standard ASTM F963-07, also known as the “Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety,” will become the formally-adopted CPSC product safety rule on February 10, 2009."

This means that I, along with every other handcrafter of "children's products" will have to spend a whole bunch more money to get my product tested for lead. I'm all about safety, as a mother of 3, but I buy my supplies from bigger companies who have already tested their product. This WILL put me out of business and many others too.

Not only will this law put hundreds of small business owners out of work, but this will affect your wallets too. Don't be suprised when the price for all children's items go up to supplement the extra money needed for the extra testing. No more garage sales, craiglist, ebay, or thrift stores. It's going to make all these illegal!

This law is completely unfair to the companies of the US. All our lead problems have come from China, but we have to pay for their mistakes?! Please contact your congress man and urge him to ammend this law.

Here is the link to the actual lesiglation here
Here is how you can contact your congress man and your Senator.

If I don't make much sense to you, here is a blog with more definition.

Here are some petitions to sign aswell.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/economicimpactsofCPSIA/?e
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/handmadetoys/

All you have to do is click on these links to make your opinion count. PLEASE, please do so!

Get 10% off only Today!!!

For anyone who needs christmas gifts for their little princess, check out my huge selection at www.heavenlyhomemades.etsy.com. Today only when you use the code party10 you will recieve 10% off your entire purchase. Hurry to get some good deals on adorable hair accessories.

Cyber Monday Sale!!!

Hi all! Today everything in shop is buy one get one half off! Hurry and get what you want bafore they all run out. www.heavenlyhomemades.etsy.com

Bow Party At My House

I would love for anybody in the area to please join my bow party on Thursday the 4th of December. Bring your Christmas outfits to get a perfectly matched bow. I will have clearanced items and everyone who orders will get 10% off their entire purchase!
For more details please give me your email and I will send you an invite. Anyone who would like to take advantage of the 10% discount is welcome to place an order at my online store on the 4th and be sure to include the code 10party for your discount. Custom Orders qualify for discount as well, but only if you order on the fourth!

Keep Watching!

I just wanted to let my people know that I'm working on a Christmas giveaway right now. So keep your eyes peeled. It's gonna be good!

Also, if you live close by please contact me to find out how you can come to my first bow party and get 10% off your entire purchase! Just send me an email emilydalton02@yahoo.com, or leave me your email in the comment box.

Bow Party's!

I am so excited to introduce to all my wonderful clients a wonderful new way to earn free bows! If you live in Utah within the Tooele, Salt Lake, or Utah counties, I would love to come to your home! Invite all your friends and the more sales you get, the more free bows you earn! What's even better is you can match any outfit you have to any bow you want. If you don't live close by don't worry, I'm offering online bow party's too!

The incentives:
Just for hosting a party, you will recieve your choice of hair accessory at the value of $8.00, no matter how much or little you sell!

$50.00-$75.00 earns 5% of sales which equals from $2.50-$3.75(plus the automatic $8.00)

$75.00-$150.00 earns 10% of sales which equals from $7.50-$15.00(plus the automatic $8.00)

$150.00+ earns 15% of sales which equals $22.50+(plus the automatic $8.00)


It's not hard to get to the first incentive. My average sale per person is $20.00 which means you only need to get 5 of your guests to order for you to be able to earn $13.00 to $15.50 of free product! To schedule your party send me an email at emilydalton02@yahoo.com today!

I'm Back

I know I was missing for a little while. I registered a booth in my home town at an adorable craft fair called the Pumpkin Walk. I did well and got to meet several ladies that I hope to hear from again. Here are a few pics from the show.

Calling all Scrapbooker's

A friend of mine has some really great prices in her etsy shop for some scrapbooking supplies. Take a look! Here's what she has to say;

Ok everyone... I have a BUNCH of scrapbook stuff that I am selling on Etsy and I HAVE to get rid of it!

I have SO much stuff so if you want to order something... PLEASE leave a comment at check out and I will send you a free paper pack with every order over $10! Seriously the prices are like giving the paper away!

If you want to do a little advertising for me and put a post on your blog and a link on your sidebar then I will give you a free pack (18 papers) with the coordinating stickers!

Thanks SO SO much!

www.kinseygirlcreations.etsy.com

Halloween Special!

Right now, when you purchase anything with a value of $8.00 or more in my Etsy shop, you get to pick one of these adorable clippies for FREE! These are handcrafted by me, with great care, as always, to every little detail. They are my own creation and they are regularly priced at $2.25 each! Hurry and get your halloween goodies! Remember to tell me which clippie you would like in the sellers notes during checkout.

Something for the Big Girls!

I've had a few requests for the headbands for adults. Well here are my first results. Please tell me what you think! And I apologize ahead of time, I had really hoped to get around it, but I am the cheapest model I can find.

New Fabrics for Baby Slings

Here are some fabrics just waiting to be sewn to whatever size sling you need! And watch for my instructions on how to use your sling, they can be a little confusing at first.

I'm being featured!

Right now I'm being featured on this neat new site for Utah Crafters. The link is in my blog links under Craft road. Or you can just click here. I'm doing a giveaway on that blog, so check it out! Tonight's the last night for a chance to win!

Sometime in October I'll also be featured on Steals and Deals! This is a very cool blog with loads of money saving deals and tips, and they've just started featuring Etsy artists. Here is their link, you can also access it from my link list.

Help me and I'll help you!

I need some help getting my name out! If you have a blog, and you like my product, then I want you to put me as a link. In return I will give you 25% off of any one item in my store!

Here's how it works:
Put my link on your blog page and leave me a comment that you have done so. I will then make sure you have it on there and send you an email with a code. Next go to my online store and pick the item you would like the discount on. Proceed to check out and put in the buyers comments the code I gave you. I will then reimburse you your discount.

Now for those of you who already have me as a link, thank you very much! I'm not forgetting about you. If you can refer one one person that links me, I will give you the same deal! Make sure to have your friend give me your name and blog address in their comment.

My Girls!

These girls are the reason I started this business! Here my twins are modeling my crochet headbands with boutique style bows in them. And my oldest is modeling the perfect piggies. Check out my store for more styles!

New Items for Fall!

Just want to give you a sneak peak at what I've been doing for the Fall!

Summer Clearance sale!

Right now almost half my shop at etsy is on sale. All summer items are marked 30% off already low prices that you can't find anywhere else! Please don't miss these great savings! www.heavenlyhomemades.etsy.com

Watch for Falling prices!

Even though it might not feel like it yet, fall is coming! I will be putting a lot of my summer items on clearance in August to make room for a new season of products! Keep watch!

Happy Birthday to ME!

To celebrate today, everything in my etsy store is 20% off! Please click on my link to check it out!

Baby Slings!

I love how convienent these cute slings are. I have never seen them for under $30.00 so I decided I would give it a shot and make them a little more affordable. Here is a sneak peak of some I already have made. And to my loyal customers who want first dibs, just shoot me an email at emilydalton02@yahoo.com. You can do 4 different holds including a cradle for newborns, frontwards facing, on the hip, and on your back. It holds newborn all the way up to 3 years of age if you would like. I will be posting more photo's for you visual learners on all the holds as soon as I can find a smaller model :).

Sizing chart:

Size/ Shoulder to hip/ Above the chest/ Body Type/ Bra Size
XS/ 21-23/ 26"-29"/ Small & Thin/ A,B
S/ 24-25/ 30"-33"/ Small to Average/ A,B,C
M/ 26-27/ 34"-37"/ Average to Tall/ A-E
L/ 28-29/ 38"-41"/ Tall and/or larger than average/ A-E
XL/ 30-31/ 42"-45"/ + Sizes/ C and up


Its so easy! Just be sure to take everything here into consideration as sizing is important. Just measure from the edge of your shoulder to the top of your opposite hip, right where your baby will sit. If you are in between sizes, SIZE DOWN!

Some Helpful Sizing Tips

-Use a soft tape measure. If you don't have a tape measure, use a string or the edge of a blanket and then set it against a ruler.
-If you're pregnant, measure across your back instead.
-If you are between sizes, choose the smaller one.
-Think about what size you might wear in a fitted t-shirt. While they are not always the same, it can point you in the right direction

Coming soon!

I want to let you all know that I have TONS of non-bow stuff to list. I have tutu's, flipflops, baby onsie and burp cloth gift sets, childrens clothing, binki clips, and baby slings. I have many finished so watch for my listings!