More themes to be added to the Expressions By Devin Collection soon.
Thanks so much for all your support.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
We Are Open!!!
Expressions By Devin is Back open Business. I will only be taking a limited amount of orders daily to insure a quick turn around time and to have time to spend with my new little man and Husband.
More themes to be added to the Expressions By Devin Collection soon.
Thanks so much for all your support.
More themes to be added to the Expressions By Devin Collection soon.
Thanks so much for all your support.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Blog Feature on Darlin ' Details
Hi Everyone,
Today's Blog Feature is on a Fellow Etsy Kids Member Darlin ' Details. She makes adorable one of a kind shirt and so much more. Find out how she started her own business on etsy.
I first head about Etsy through a friend. I was making Christmas Presents for my son's teachers and she told me that I should list them to sell on the site Etsy. So that is how my business Darlin' Details started. Who knew that making applique initialed tote bags would led to a business.
I am a work at home mom with two wonderful children, an english bulldog and fabulous husband. I love to make cute applique t-shirts and tote bags. These by far are my favorite crafting projects. I have an art education degree from the University of Georgia. I am a die hard Georgia Bulldog fan and you will see lots of red and black in my shop. Having an art degree I have always been doing art and craft projects weather it was making birth announcements, wedding invitations or gifts for my children's teachers.
I love creating things and I am always looking for ideas. I will have to say my daughter is what started the business idea. I was not willing to pay what retail shops charge for dresses and monogrammed items so I decided to start making things for her myself. Being new to the Etsy world I am just finding my way into the world of internet and social media. This is how I get my world out to the world. I have a Facebook page and I tweet under my name ugaem. I have started doing arts and craft events. I try to do at least one show a month locally.
My advice is to keep at it no matter how overwhelming it can be at times.
Check out her shop for more adorable items:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DarlinDetails
Today's Blog Feature is on a Fellow Etsy Kids Member Darlin ' Details. She makes adorable one of a kind shirt and so much more. Find out how she started her own business on etsy.
I first head about Etsy through a friend. I was making Christmas Presents for my son's teachers and she told me that I should list them to sell on the site Etsy. So that is how my business Darlin' Details started. Who knew that making applique initialed tote bags would led to a business.
I am a work at home mom with two wonderful children, an english bulldog and fabulous husband. I love to make cute applique t-shirts and tote bags. These by far are my favorite crafting projects. I have an art education degree from the University of Georgia. I am a die hard Georgia Bulldog fan and you will see lots of red and black in my shop. Having an art degree I have always been doing art and craft projects weather it was making birth announcements, wedding invitations or gifts for my children's teachers.
I love creating things and I am always looking for ideas. I will have to say my daughter is what started the business idea. I was not willing to pay what retail shops charge for dresses and monogrammed items so I decided to start making things for her myself. Being new to the Etsy world I am just finding my way into the world of internet and social media. This is how I get my world out to the world. I have a Facebook page and I tweet under my name ugaem. I have started doing arts and craft events. I try to do at least one show a month locally.
My advice is to keep at it no matter how overwhelming it can be at times.
Check out her shop for more adorable items:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DarlinDetails
Thursday, January 19, 2012
New Theme Sneak Peek
Hi Everyone,
I have been busy working in my studio making new items for when I reopen in a few days.
Here is the new theme that will be added to the Expressions By Devin Collection:
I Love how it turned out. I can't wait to add this to my shop.
Have a Wonderful day!!
I have been busy working in my studio making new items for when I reopen in a few days.
Here is the new theme that will be added to the Expressions By Devin Collection:
I Love how it turned out. I can't wait to add this to my shop.
Have a Wonderful day!!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Blog Feature on: Kidz Wiz Padz
Hi Everyone,
Blog Features are back.. I have tons of awesome shops to share with you. Today's Blog feature is on a Fellow EtsyKids members shop Kidz Wiz Padz. She has a wonderful and a awesome product for all those moms with children trying to be potty trained and a awesome new product to keep your little ones socks from falling off.
1)How did you first hear about Etsy?:
I heard about Etsy from friends/ word-of-mouth mostly.
2)Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art!:
I'm a work-at-home-mom to my 2 1/2 year old daughter, Ava, and new baby girl . My former life was in advertising/ marketing for an international corporation. I've always had the creativity and entrepreneurial bug, so when I had to the opportunity to stay home with my daughter, I jumped on the chance to start my own shop! Like everyone on Etsy, I LOVE to make things! It's so fun to take pride in a finished product that YOU made yourself.
3)How did you get started as a designer?
Since becoming a mom, I've had so many ideas for baby products and things that would be useful to any mom (we always need more help, right!?). When I began potty training my 2 year old daughter, she almost immediately wanted to wear panties (everywhere), but was not necessarily ready. I didn't want to squash her spirit and ambition, so I let her (even though we had a GAZILLION accidents). I immediately knew I needed a solution to accidents in her carseat, while we were out. Every parent knows what an absolute pain in the butt those things are to take out of the car, take apart, wash and put it all back together again! I looked online and couldn't find any carseat liners with good reviews or that could be machine washed and dried. I tried using a towel and also a puppy training pad, but she would just pull them out and they'd end up on the floor of the car. Soooooo....I made my own. Thus, Kidz Wiz Padz was born. Soon, all of my friends wanted one and their friends wanted one and I quickly knew I was on to something! And so, I became I designer. I'm currently in the process of getting my name and design trademarked and patented. We've been approved by the CPSIA; Kidz Wiz Padz follows all safety requirements set for children's products. We're also currently under review with the Transportation Safety Commission.
4)What inspires you to create?:
I usually create things that I need or things that I find in retail, that I know I could make myself for less money and exactly the way I want it!
5)How do you get the word out about your shop and Etsy?:
I haven't done much advertising yet, although I plan to increase that during the next few months. I've mostly been relying on word-of-mouth and I do the Etsy Showcases, from time-to-time.
6)Any advice you would give to aspiring designers?:
My best advice for other aspiring designers is to find your niche. Create something you are passionate about, believe in and something that other people will believe in and need/ want too.
Make sure you check out her amazing Products:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Momsense
Blog Features are back.. I have tons of awesome shops to share with you. Today's Blog feature is on a Fellow EtsyKids members shop Kidz Wiz Padz. She has a wonderful and a awesome product for all those moms with children trying to be potty trained and a awesome new product to keep your little ones socks from falling off.
1)How did you first hear about Etsy?:
I heard about Etsy from friends/ word-of-mouth mostly.
2)Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art!:
I'm a work-at-home-mom to my 2 1/2 year old daughter, Ava, and new baby girl . My former life was in advertising/ marketing for an international corporation. I've always had the creativity and entrepreneurial bug, so when I had to the opportunity to stay home with my daughter, I jumped on the chance to start my own shop! Like everyone on Etsy, I LOVE to make things! It's so fun to take pride in a finished product that YOU made yourself.
3)How did you get started as a designer?
Since becoming a mom, I've had so many ideas for baby products and things that would be useful to any mom (we always need more help, right!?). When I began potty training my 2 year old daughter, she almost immediately wanted to wear panties (everywhere), but was not necessarily ready. I didn't want to squash her spirit and ambition, so I let her (even though we had a GAZILLION accidents). I immediately knew I needed a solution to accidents in her carseat, while we were out. Every parent knows what an absolute pain in the butt those things are to take out of the car, take apart, wash and put it all back together again! I looked online and couldn't find any carseat liners with good reviews or that could be machine washed and dried. I tried using a towel and also a puppy training pad, but she would just pull them out and they'd end up on the floor of the car. Soooooo....I made my own. Thus, Kidz Wiz Padz was born. Soon, all of my friends wanted one and their friends wanted one and I quickly knew I was on to something! And so, I became I designer. I'm currently in the process of getting my name and design trademarked and patented. We've been approved by the CPSIA; Kidz Wiz Padz follows all safety requirements set for children's products. We're also currently under review with the Transportation Safety Commission.
4)What inspires you to create?:
I usually create things that I need or things that I find in retail, that I know I could make myself for less money and exactly the way I want it!
5)How do you get the word out about your shop and Etsy?:
I haven't done much advertising yet, although I plan to increase that during the next few months. I've mostly been relying on word-of-mouth and I do the Etsy Showcases, from time-to-time.
6)Any advice you would give to aspiring designers?:
My best advice for other aspiring designers is to find your niche. Create something you are passionate about, believe in and something that other people will believe in and need/ want too.
Make sure you check out her amazing Products:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Momsense
I am still here
Hi everyone,
Sorry it has been so long. I am still here I promise. I am starting to get back in the swing of things since our little man was born. today was the first day I started back in the studio. I started working on a new theme( Rapunzel Inspired). I finished a Birthday banner in that theme. I am hoping to have the whole party pack ready for pictures later this week. I will post a sneak peek of the banner on my Facebook Fan page... Make sure you check it out and "like" our page. You can find our Facebook Fan page link on the right hand side of the blog under the Tab Followers.
I will officially be re open Feb 1st.
Have a wonderful Evening!!!
Sorry it has been so long. I am still here I promise. I am starting to get back in the swing of things since our little man was born. today was the first day I started back in the studio. I started working on a new theme( Rapunzel Inspired). I finished a Birthday banner in that theme. I am hoping to have the whole party pack ready for pictures later this week. I will post a sneak peek of the banner on my Facebook Fan page... Make sure you check it out and "like" our page. You can find our Facebook Fan page link on the right hand side of the blog under the Tab Followers.
I will officially be re open Feb 1st.
Have a wonderful Evening!!!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Update
Hi Everyone,
So sorry it has been so long since I wrote a blog. Life got a little crazy. I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with Family and Friends. Since Thanksgiving I have been going to weekly appointments, relaxing, Christmas Shopping and preparing for out little one to arrive in January. Well Our little one had a different plan for us. Friday December 9th I starting feeling some of what I thought was braxton hicks contractions. They weren't close together and I wasn't having any problems so we didn't think much about it. I was still having the Pain off and on Saturday December 10th so I laid around and tried to relax. Saturday night I went to my cousins wedding and did okay. So again we thought it was nothing. Sunday night I was really starting to feel the pain but the contractions weren't close together and were every once in a while. We had a Doctors appointment the next day at 11:30 so I decided I would just wait and go to the doctors in the morning since I was not having any other issues.
Monday December 12th (34 weeks along) I went to my doctors appointment and come to our surprise I was 3 cm dilated. They sent me to Labor and Delivery to try and stop my contractions. They gave me some meds to try and stop labor and wanted to wait 2 hours before checking me again . By the next time they checked me I was 5 cm. I was in active labor. They got me to a room and all ready for our little ones arrival. I thought for sure I would be in labor for ever but to my surprise I had a very quick , smooth and easy labor and quick delivery. At 10:23 p.m Our little guy was welcomed in to the world. He weighed 5 pounds 14 ounce and 18 1/2 inches long.
We were very worried about him since he was so early. They had NICU nurses in the room ready for his arrival to take care of him and make sure he was okay. They checked him out and he was perfectly fine. He didn't have to go to the NICU. Which was a miracle. He got to stay with us in the room and got to go home with us when I was discharged from the hospital. We are so blessed on how well he did for coming early. He has been doing amazing since we got home. We couldn't be happier for our early Christmas Present..He is such a miracle. We are so in love with our Little guy:0)
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas... I know we sure will.
So sorry it has been so long since I wrote a blog. Life got a little crazy. I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with Family and Friends. Since Thanksgiving I have been going to weekly appointments, relaxing, Christmas Shopping and preparing for out little one to arrive in January. Well Our little one had a different plan for us. Friday December 9th I starting feeling some of what I thought was braxton hicks contractions. They weren't close together and I wasn't having any problems so we didn't think much about it. I was still having the Pain off and on Saturday December 10th so I laid around and tried to relax. Saturday night I went to my cousins wedding and did okay. So again we thought it was nothing. Sunday night I was really starting to feel the pain but the contractions weren't close together and were every once in a while. We had a Doctors appointment the next day at 11:30 so I decided I would just wait and go to the doctors in the morning since I was not having any other issues.
Monday December 12th (34 weeks along) I went to my doctors appointment and come to our surprise I was 3 cm dilated. They sent me to Labor and Delivery to try and stop my contractions. They gave me some meds to try and stop labor and wanted to wait 2 hours before checking me again . By the next time they checked me I was 5 cm. I was in active labor. They got me to a room and all ready for our little ones arrival. I thought for sure I would be in labor for ever but to my surprise I had a very quick , smooth and easy labor and quick delivery. At 10:23 p.m Our little guy was welcomed in to the world. He weighed 5 pounds 14 ounce and 18 1/2 inches long.
We were very worried about him since he was so early. They had NICU nurses in the room ready for his arrival to take care of him and make sure he was okay. They checked him out and he was perfectly fine. He didn't have to go to the NICU. Which was a miracle. He got to stay with us in the room and got to go home with us when I was discharged from the hospital. We are so blessed on how well he did for coming early. He has been doing amazing since we got home. We couldn't be happier for our early Christmas Present..He is such a miracle. We are so in love with our Little guy:0)
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas... I know we sure will.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Resting and Crafting
Hi Everyone,
I have been busy resting and taking easy while being on maternity leave. Even though my shop will not re open Until Feb. I have been busy working and creating a little bit for our grand re opening. I just can't stay out of my studio completely ( But I dont stay in there all day like I use too).
Before Expressions By Devin was doing Party Supplies I use to make Hand made greeting cards. I just love to Stamp. Well I decided to make some styles of Greeting cards and add them to my shop in Feb. Here is a Sneak Peek... Let me know what you think.
I have been busy resting and taking easy while being on maternity leave. Even though my shop will not re open Until Feb. I have been busy working and creating a little bit for our grand re opening. I just can't stay out of my studio completely ( But I dont stay in there all day like I use too).
Before Expressions By Devin was doing Party Supplies I use to make Hand made greeting cards. I just love to Stamp. Well I decided to make some styles of Greeting cards and add them to my shop in Feb. Here is a Sneak Peek... Let me know what you think.
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