A new addition to my shop.

I thought It might be nice to let everyone see a small glimpse into the creation of one of my newest items.

This creation all started when I bought this awesome hand spun Tutti Fruitti yarn from Lambsears on Etsy. It's super bright & colorful -- the perfect touch for a Newborn photo prop :)






It arrived super quick. I was so excited to start working with it that I forgot to document the entire process... but hey atleast I have this much to show. Next time, I plan on doing this from start to finish.




and this big beautiful ball of yarn ...... turned into a gorgeous - rainbow of color!

Newborn 0-3 month Cocoon & Beanie Hat photography prop set. Cocoon & Hat have matching scalloped 'fan' edging & adorable wooden flower buttons -both are removable- and simply tied on with a bow of hand spun yarn. What a perfect pair. Just looking at these colors makes me wish I had a little baby & a camera! This set is sure to make Baby's first photos - just perfect!

My purchase from JujaCrafts on Etsy :)

I promised I'd write about my purchase at JujaCrafts & how much I love it! So here it is, finally.

JujaCrafts is this adorable little Etsy shop that specializes in handmade fabric flower appliques, hair accessories, brooches, shoes clips, etc. etc. and the list goes on. Along with having some of the prettiest flowers & coolest items on Etsy, they have awesome PRICES & great customer service! I contacted them asking if I could change things up & order different colors & they replied back very quickly & set me up with a custom listing all in the same day.



Not only do I love this shop, I ADORE their packaging. This is how my package arrived. Wrapped up in a pretty little box. Gosh! The best things always come in tiny packages :)

And drumroll, please.................

This is what I got! Two of the prettiest flower hair pins, one in Fuchsia & one in Cotton Candy Pink! I'm so happy with my purchase, I plan on going back for more very soon. I need one in Black and one in Aqua for Winter.

So... If you like what you see, go check out JujaCrafts on Etsy. On my next stop back, I also want to grab a pair of their SHOE CLIPS to add to my flats! Love em' & must have them. Hehe :)

200 sales & counting + 15% OFF!!

I have some news... last night I had my 200th Sale! I'm so excited! I've been an Etsy member since Oct. of 2009, it's been just about 8 months since my first listing & I've already reached my 200 sales mark! ALREADY! In under a year! I've also recently updated my shop inventory to over 100 items for sale! I have to admit that I'm pretty proud of myself. I never thought I'd be here 8 months ago. I can't wait to see where I will be at my 1 year mark. Yay! What a way to start the day! :)

In honor of my 200th sale, I'm offering 15% off any purchase from A. Turner Designs your one-stop-shop for all your crochet items, original patterns & photography prop needs! This weekend ONLY! Sat. 6/19 - Sun 6/20 at midnight EST. Enter code: 15OFF into "Message to seller" box at time of checkout & you will receive the 15% refunded back via Paypal - or you can simply contact me before you make your purchase & I'll set you up with a custom listing, no refunds needed.


Did I mention you can use your 15% OFF code on CUSTOM orders too? Well, you can. Custom orders don't cost anything extra and are no holds barred. You can pick the type of yarn you want, the color(s), if you want stripes and how many, or if you want to add a flower with 1 layer or 3. (Oh yeah, now you can get your flower on a removable/movable hair clip too!) Prices only differ by size - so convo me before you make your purchase!


I've listed many new items, a lot of Spring & Summer designs. I seem to be stuck in a Girl rut! Everything I make is PINK! I've gotta start working on more boy's hats! Don't I always say that? I must admit though, that my girl's hats are my biggest sellers. Mommy's with boys where are you?!

Feature Friday is BACK :)

When I found this Etsy shop, I thought to myself.... GENIUS! What a brilliant, adorable idea. I'd like to give serious props to whoever originally came up with this idea! (not sure if it was my feature today, or not.) I'm sure it's been done before a thousand times, but this shop does it particularly well; I must say! :)

Today's Friday Feature is a little shop on Etsy by the name of: babycakesanddecor

Baby Washcloth Cupcake

This shop carries a little bit of baby everything - from booties, bibs & burp cloths to wash cloths, clothing and onesies!

Baby Bootie Corsage

Set of 4 Onesie Cupcakes

Just a little bit about them:

They carry wash cloth bouquets & cupcakes, double bib cupcakes, baby bootie corsages, and wash cloth lollipops & candies! They also carry clothing such as the adorable twin set of "Copy" and "Paste" onesies - along with gift boxes & shower favors!

Twin Copy/Paste Onesie Set
(also available in green!)

If you're looking for something unique, something that will stand out against all the other favors & gifts at the party this is your one-stop-shop! I can't wait to make a purchase from babycakesanddecor.... now I just need someone I know to have a baby! :)

Happy Memorial Day!

Thanks to everyone who has served and is currently serving our country!

In honor of Memorial day I am having a SALE!

Take 15% off your entire purchase - along with FREE SHIPPING (as always!)
EXTENDED through Tuesday til midnight!
USE CODE: MEMDAY15

Enter code into "Message to seller" box at checkout & you will be refunded 15% of your total order.
Or you can convo me before your purchase & I will adjust the listing to reflect the discount. If you're placing a custom order, just mention the sale or discount code and I will reflect the discount in your custom listing.

Happy Memorial Day everyone! Be safe!

Some new stuff!

I updated my Etsy shop with a couple new things this past week. Including a Medium sized Cuddle Blanket! It's a must see if you're looking for a new photo prop! It's awesome, if I do say so myself :)

Cuddle Blanket Photo Prop!

Here it is, size Medium in Meadow - a gorgeous blend of Sage, Gold, Cream, and Blue.

Here it is compared to my Original cuddle blanket in size Small in
Sierra - a beautiful blend of rose, tans, and browns.

You can really tell the size difference. My Small (original) design is made for those brand new babies & at just about 20" in diameter - it's the perfect size to cover the surface of whatever your Newborn would be lying on. The Medium size at just about 30" in diameter - is perfect for 0-3 months and up! This would fit very nicely in just about any photo prop basket! I'm so excited to finally have this available in my shop & I can't wait to start working on the next size!

I was included in a Treasury!

Just wanted to share quick, that I was included in a Treasury :)

That's my Crochet PATTERN for my Lilac Newsboy Hat, which can be found in my shop: A. Turner Designs. I'm so glad it was chosen! :)

Click the photo above, to check out the other awesome patterns!

It's been a while...

I feel like I've been seriously neglecting my little blog & my shop this past week.. and I really have been. I've been working a lot at my second job (which I will hopefully be able to leave soon!) It's just taking up all my time & I feel like I don't get anything accomplished. I feel behind & like I'm constantly trying to catch up. Not to mention, my supplier is killing me with not having my buttons in!! That's another story though... so, I'll save that rant for another time haha.

Spring is definitely here & in full swing, so here are some Spring Beanies to brighten up your day!

I know I usually do a Feature Friday, I just don't have the time for it. If I get the time later today, I will add a second post! Sorry for the lack of posts everyone! I promise I'll be back & better than ever, very shortly!

I want to do a giveaway very soon, but I'm not sure it would work out well because I have a small amount of followers. I was thinking of doing it through another blog, but I'm not sure who to ask. So please give me some input!! What would you like me to offer as a giveaway? Patterns, a hat, a scarf? Take a look at my shop A. Turner Designs & let me know what you want!

Thanks everyone!

Newest Addition!

Happy Monday everyone!

I just wanted to share the latest addition to my shop today! I've been working on the Photography prop section of my shop and this is my newest design! I was hoping to get some feedback from everyone here!

Cuddle Blanket

What do you think? I cannot wait to have it professionally photographed with an adorable little baby! I would love to give a discount to any photographer willing to do so and share some of the photos with me --for use in my shop!

There will be no Friday Feature today (I forgot it was Friday, yeah I know... weird!) instead I wanted to share my beautiful new Spring packaging!

Light Pink Paper Bags from NotableNotions

Let me tell you... if you're in need of any type of boxes or bags for your shop - or jewelry/merchandise displays or merchandise boxes -- this is the place to go! They have some of the best prices on Etsy and with Suzanne's wonderful customer service, their quality just can't be beat! I have to say, that as a now 2nd time return customer .. I would recommend NotableNotions to anyone with an Etsy shop!

Custom Shop Tags from BeautifulBlooms
If you're in need of shop tags for your merchandise, I would highly recommend BeautifulBlooms. She found me through a bid on Alchemy and boy was I glad! She does wonderful work at a very reasonable price. Though my tags are plain and simple and right to the point -- she has done many others bright and colorful and even with images! Check out her sold items to see the kind of work she has done for other shops.


and now, my latest custom order that I completed this morning..


Custom TWIN Beanie Hat Set with Flowers


and my lovely Spring packaging (and new designed business & discount cards by moi!) that I am SO very proud of! :)

Friday Feature:

Ah! Gorgeous weather again today! I definitely cannot complain. We will hit 70 today! :) Oh, how I love Spring.

In the name of Spring, this week's feature is: babybeenos

Baby Beenos' Etsy shop is - simply put - Adorable! If you have a little girl, the Spring 2010 collection is a MUST-SEE from sizes 6 months to 4T (and yes, even custom orders on larger sizes!) your little Princess will look lovely in any Baby Beenos' piece! From beautiful fabrics, to trendy styles -- I bet you couldn't choose just one favorite. This is the type of shop that keeps buyers coming back again and again. I'm sure you can see why.

The best part? She's running a READY-TO-SHIP sale on some of her finished items! Maybe she has the size you want? Don't wait!

Go take a look at Baby Beenos' shop here.

Friday Feature:

Ok, so it's been a while. Things have been hectic as usual. The weather has been so wonderful here that when I wasn't working - I was out enjoying it! Mother nature must of known I needed to get back to work because today's weather is not so enjoyable -- cold and rainy. Blah. Owell, looks like my initiative came just in time for my Friday Feature!

This week's feature is: carriedawaybags

Carried Away Bags' Etsy shop carries some of the most practical & affordable bags made from the prettiest fabrics. It's a wonder they haven't had more sales! They carry four different types/sizes: The Market Bag, The Original Bag, The Ultimate Bag (which is the same great size as the Original Bag with the addition of a mini pocket and a magnetic snap closure) and the Small Bag. They can be used as a grocery bag, a beach bag, a project bag, even a diaper bag! The possibilities are endless. I think that everyone should own a bag from carriedawaybags.
Visit carriedawaybags HERE.

FREE Crochet Button Beanie Hat Pattern

Since I do so well selling my patterns on Etsy - I thought it would be nice to give a little something back. This is my first FREE pattern post ever! (with hopefully-many more to come.) Enjoy!

Intermediate.

Button Loop Beanie Hat

Size Chart:
0-3 months (Newborn) 12"-13"
3-6 months (Infant) 13"-14"
6-12 months (Infant/Toddler) 16"-17"
12+ months (Toddler/Teen) 18"-19"
Teen/Adult 20"-21"
X Large Adult 24"

Requires:
H hook (5.00mm)
4 (medium worsted) yarn

Abbreviations:
c = chain
st. = stitch
sl. st. = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
dcbp = double crochet back post
bphdc = back post half double crochet
dv st. = double v stitch

Description of stitches:
bphdc - yarn over, put your hook through the (inside of hat) back of the post of the stitch in the row directly below it. yarn over, pull through the first loop (which will be the post). yarn over pull through the remaining 3 loops. (same as hdc) this makes the ridge across your hat.
dv stitch - this is my own made up stitch. You skip the first stitch, dc in the next stitch and then work backwards...and dc in the skipped stitch. you then proceed by skipping the next stitch in line (after your very first dc), dc in the next stitch, and work backwards once again making a dc in the skipped stitch. You will see a V-pattern slowly forming.

Hat pictured is Newborn size. (approx. 12-13" in circumference) Used in photo: Caron (Simply Soft) yarn in Dark Country Blue.

Row 1. c4, join to form ring. make 12 hdcs in ring, join. (12 hdcs)
Row 2. c2, dc in same st. (counts as first 2 dcs) *2 dcs* in each st. around. join to first dc. (24 dcs)

for 0-3 months skip to Row 3.
below
for 3-6 months increase (from 24 dcs in Row 2) to 27 dcs.
c2, dc in same st. (counts as first 2 dcs) *dc in next 7 sts., 2 dcs in next* repeat from * around. join to first dc. (27 dcs)
for 6-12 months increase (from 24 dcs in Row 2) to 32 dcs.
c2, dc in same st. (counts as first 2 dcs) *dc in next 2 sts., 2 dcs in next* repeat from * around. join. (32 dcs)
for Toddler-Preteen increase (from 24 dcs in Row 2) to 36 dcs.
c2, dc in same st. (counts as first 2 dcs) *dc in next st., 2 dcs in next* repeat from * around. join. (36 dcs)
for Teen/Adult increase (from 24 dcs in Row 2) to 40 dcs.
c2, dc in same st. (counts as first 2 dcs) *dc in next st., 2 dcs in next, 2 dcs in next* repeat from * around. join. (40 dcs)
for XLarge Adult increase (from 24 dcs in Row 2) to 44 dcs.
c2, dc in same st. (counts as first 2 dcs) *2 dcs in next 4 sts., dc in next* repeat from * around. join. (44 dcs)

Row 3. c1, hdc in same st. *hdc in next st., 2 hdcs* repeat from * around. join. (36, 41, 48, 54, 60, 66 hdcs)
Row 4. c2, dc in same st. (counts as 2 dcs) *dc in next, 2 dcs in next* repeat from * around. join. (54, 60, 73, 81, 90, 99 dcs)
Row 5. c1, hdc in same st. and around. (54, 60, 73, 81, 90, 99 hdcs)
Row 6. c1, bphdc in same st. and around. (54, 60, 72, 80, 90, 98 bphdcs)
Row 7. skip 1st stitch, dc in next st. then go backwards and dc in skipped st. (dv-st.)*skip st., dc in next, dc in skipped st.* repeat from * around. (27, 30, 36, 40, 45, 49 dv-sts.)
Row 8. repeat Row 6.
Row 9. repeat Row 5.
Row 10. c2, dc in each st. around. join. (54, 60, 73, 81, 90, 99 dcs)
Rows 11-13. repeat Row 10.
Row 14. repeat Row 6.
Row 15. repeat Row 5.
Row 16. repeat Row 5. before joining, c10. dc in 3rd chain from hook and the next 7 sts. down your c10. (9 dcs) sl. st. in same st. as your c10 and sl. st. to join. join to first dcbp. this will be your button flap. (for larger size hats, you can increase the c10 to make your button flap larger.) the flap will hide your seam.
Row 17. repeat Row 6.
Row 18. repeat Row 5.
Fasten off and tuck in your ends.

Widening your flap:
Attach yarn with a slip stitch to the very first stitch of your flap.
*c1, sc in each st. around and in each of the sts. at the bottom* (this forms a rounded bottom.)
Fasten off, tuck in all ends and sew on your buttons - as shown in the photo.


If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! I welcome comments/critiques! Thanks!

Please do not steal this pattern or pass it off as your own. You may use this pattern to make things that you will sell. All I ask is that if you are going to share the pattern itself - you credit me and link back to this post. That is all!

Another NEW design

So last night I decided to try my hand at something new. I wanted to make something different and BRIGHT! So I decided to use up some of my bright Grape yarn. I wanted to make a beanie but add something different to it - so I started crocheting and got this brilliant idea. So I cut and started sewing and this is what I ended up with:

La Mariposa!

An adorable Spring beanie hat with a plaid butterfly applique!

What do you think?

OK. So it has been done before - but not by me! Haha. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out! I'm going to make another design tomorrow - maybe I will do a flower applique this time. I'm not sure just yet. Stay posted and you will see! :)

P.S. CLEARANCE SECTION IN MY SHOP HAS BEEN UPDATED! CHECK IT OUT! Everything is 50% off the original price!

New item post.

Just listed 2 brand new Spring designs in my shop. I thought I would dedicate a post to them. I've been working like crazy on creating some new Boy's items, but it's so hard. Boys are hard, they like plain things. Maybe I am just biased because I have a girl and I love making girly things (even if I don't like wearing girly things) haha. I'm not sure, but my shop is seriously lacking in that department. I'm kind of at a loss. I think I need a little inspiration.

Boy's design, striped Cable Beanie with a brim (below)

The chain scarf is one of the most unique scarf styles I have seen and as of late it has become very popular. I thought it would be nice to design my own and this is the end result. I love it. I think I'm going to make one for myself very soon! This scarf is so versatile, it goes with just about anything. You can dress it up or down - It's chunky but VERY light weight and can be worn throughout the entire year. I also love that it is convertible. You can wear it long as an eternity scarf or wrapped around twice as a cowl or neck warmer. You can wear it with or without the cuff showing. I think I'm going to make a longer version as well for more wearable options.

UPDATE: MY SCARF SOLD TODAY!
(now that I know people like it, I'm going to work on some in other colors!)

Convertible Chunky Chain Scarf with a Cuff (below)

These are my only 2 updates for now. Thought I'd throw in a post today. Hey, at least I'm not just posting on Friday now!

Check them out in my shop here.

Feature Friday:

Hi again, I guess I really have to work on finding time to post during the week and not just on Friday. I have 2 custom orders that I am working on currently, so I don't have too much time to waste. It's that time again: Feature Friday.

This week's feature is: mydistinctstyle

My Distinct Style's Etsy shop has some of the prettiest and most vibrant baby hair accessories around! What's better? They are all lined to hold even the tiniest bits of hair! Mom's of little baby girls - with warmer weather just around the corner, I'd suggest taking a look at this brand new shop. Snap clips to Alligator clips - this shop has some gorgeous blossoms that are sure to brighten your little one's spring & summer wardrobe! I wouldn't pick just one!

VISIT HER SHOP HERE.

Feature Friday:

I've decided to make every Friday's post a "FEATURE FRIDAY" where I will feature something awesome I've found on Etsy. I might feature a seller, or an Item, maybe even one of my recent favorites. I'm going to switch it up from week to week -as not to bore you!

In this week's Feature Friday I'm featuring etsy seller: cazhoffy!


Her Etsy shop, Seamingly Possible is one of the most adorable shops I've seen on Etsy! Her pretty little baby slippers, burp cloths, change/play mats, etc. (in coordinating colors, might I add!) would make for the perfect baby shower gifts! They are so unique and colorful, the only problem I could see myself having, is that they are just too darn cute to choose from.


What's the BEST part of this FEATURE? Her FEBRUARY OFFER -
Buy any pair of booties together with a set of burp cloths and save $6
Buy any pair of booties together with a single burp cloth and save $4
(savings refunded via paypal, offer excludes sale items)

Go FOLLOW her on BLOGSPOT: SeaminglyPossible



VISIT HER SHOP HERE.