I skipped Mon and Wed's posts due to lack of anything I felt was interesting to share and focusing on schoolwork but hope to be back to the regular blog schedule next week!
Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to Christine from
Christines Baby on Etsy! She has an absolutely adorable and original selection of children's items-Enjoy!
Tell us a little about yourself and
how your shop came into being:
About 2.5 years ago, I became a
stay-at-home mom after working my entire life. Before children, my
creativity was poured into my day job - I was in sales, and was
responsible for creating a lot of my own marketing materials. It was
nice to have a break for a while and to focus on raising my first
son, but when I became pregnant again, I felt this absolute *need* to
make him a layette. So I did – I made blankets and burp cloths,
hooded towels and washcloths. And then I started to make them as
gifts for friends who were pregnant when someone suggested that I
should try selling them on Etsy. Thus, Christine’s Baby was born!
As my children grow and change, so do the offerings in my shop. I’m
no longer just making baby blankets, but clothing, accessories, and
goods for the home as well. I’m also now offering embroidery,
monogramming, and applique thanks to my new sewing and embroidery
machine!
What inspires you?
My children inspire me to constantly do
more, and to do it well. My oldest son loves to go to the fabric
store with me and has a really great eye for color and pattern. He
will find a fabric or a piece of ribbon and tell me I need to make
something with it (which is how my Pirate Shorts came into being).
And I love to be challenged – I’ll see a picture in a magazine or
a piece of clothing in the store and think, “hmmm. . . I could do
that!” And then I just have to go home and try!
What do you like to do when you
are not creating?You can usually find me at the park with my
kids! My husband and I also love to travel, and we try to get to the
Caribbean at least once a year. We also love good wine and visiting
Napa (so beautiful, no matter what time of year it is!)
What is your favorite item that
you've created?
I have so many favorites! The most
functional item I created for *me* has got to be the water-resistant
diaper clutch. A year ago, I was constantly on the go with my son
and would throw a water bottle in my bag along with my phone and some
diapers. My phone and diapers would always get soggy from the
condensation, and I couldn’t find a product at a reasonable price
point in fabric that I liked that would protect my diapers and phone.
So, I designed and made the diaper clutch. I still use it in my
purse today (and have sold quite a few!) My new favorite has got to
be the princess shirt/ruffle skirt outfit - I don’t have girls of
my own, and it was fun to make something so frilly!
Favorite purchase or shop on
etsy?
I love to browse the treasuries. They
are so much fun, and introduce me to new shops and ideas. There are
so many creative people out there!
Any local events coming up that
you will be selling at or shops where your work is displayed?
Unfortunately, no. I’m hoping to
start doing some craft shows within the next year, but nothing in the
near future. But I do love doing custom work (whether sewing or
embroidery/applique)!
If you would like to contact Christine or keep up with her newest creations, find her here:
Thanks Christine!
If you would like to be have your business, blog, or website featured send me an email at
mastarkey81@yahoo.com or convo me through my Etsy shop!
Have a great weekend!
