{New Products Added to Etsy Shop} Amy Butler Collection

I thought this print by Amy Butler was so beautiful the first time that I saw it.  I have been torn for a while as to what I should make using this fabric.  Well I finally finished using most of the fabric and I am so excited of all the items that were made using this print.

Minky Binky Blanket

Baby Bib and Burp Cloth Set

Stroller Blanket

We also have toddler bibs and more. 

We have them all listed in our Etsy shop. Be sure to visit our shop for this collection as well as our other items!

New Product Added to Etsy Shop (Heirloom Baby Jewelry)

Many families pass down items to the next generation.  I can remember my dad giving me a quilt that my great-grandmother made by hand.

As you can see the quilt is too big for the picture and this is a very big quilt.  I can only imagine how many hours it took her to finish just one quilt and she did this all by hand, no sewing machine involve.  Her hand stitching was impeccable and she made several of these quilts and they are very thick and heavy.  So heavy that years ago I tried putting this quilt on my bed one winter while we were living in Germany and I had to take it off because I was literally about to burn up.

 I hope to be able to pass this very quilt down to my kids and keep the tradition going.  She was an awesome seamstress and I hope to be as good as her one day. 

Jewelry is the same way and I am so excited about this heirloom item that has been added to our Etsy shop.

This bracelet features sterling silver beads and Swarovski crystals that can be passed down from generation to generation.

Check out this item as well as many other items in our Etsy shop



{New Products} Preserving Memories…www.simplyheavenbaby.com

Do you ever think about how a child grows up so fast?  I mean literally right before your eyes.  It is like they are a baby one day and a young adult before you know it.  I always feel like I did not take enough pictures of my kids.  I would take pictures of them at school events and holidays but really not the everyday routine.  I also hired a professional photographer a few years ago to take pictures of my girls just being themselves.  I love these types of pictures because it is not the traditional, one two, three, say cheese.  Many people are also using professional photographers today to “capture the moment” of their family.

Sometimes, I will sit down and go through pictures and it is so amazing how fast my kids are growing up.  Some of the pictures are in photo boxes, some are in photo albums, and some are still in the sleeve that the school sent home. 

I know there are parents that take tons of pictures of the babies during the first year.  That is why we are adding large photo albums to our inventory.  These photo albums are so cute and can hold 200 photos.  That’s a lot of pictures.  We also have brag books in stock that you can pull out quickly and show your friends and family.  These items are all sale priced so visit our site today!

www.simplyheavenbaby.com

Pepperpot Nest Large Photo Album 

Pepperpot Molly Large Photo Album 

Pepperpot Molly Brag Book 

Pepperpot Oliver Brag Book 

{New Products} www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyHeaven

Looking for super cute clothing for baby? Don't forget to visit our Etsy shop! We are always adding new items like this one!

Visit our Etsy shop at:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyHeaven

{New Products} www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyHeaven

We have some new products added to our Etsy shop and I am so excited!  It took me a little longer than what I had anticipated but I really enjoyed working on each piece.

We have added the "Hot Couturier" fabric by Robert Kaufman.  The fabric is so cute and so contemporary and it is totally unisex.

"Hot Couturier" Collection Print (Print by Robert Kaufman)

Baby Onesie

 Toddler Bib

 Baby/Toddler Travel Pillowcase

Visit our Etsy shop and our website at: http://www.simplyheavenbaby.com/ for this collection and more cute products.



{New Product} Visit us at www.simplyheavenbaby.com

Babies are born everyday.  There are no words that can express the gift that God has given nor the love that you have for your child.  This super chic baby boy onesie has just been added to our website.  The onesie is simple but straight to the point..."priceless"

Now available at http://www.simplyheavenbaby.com/

{New Additions Added to Etsy Shop}

Transportation and Asian Theme Items

I have a confession to make.  I really think I am a fabric addict.  I am scared to show anyone my stash because I am literally ashamed.  I did not realize I had so much fabric.  So I made a promise to myself and so far I am doing pretty well.  I promised myself I would not buy another piece of fabric nor another pattern until I sewed AT LEAST half of the fabric that I already have.  I think that I am doing pretty good.  I even went into Joann’s with my 50% off coupon and did not buy a single yard of fabric although I am looking for a lavender damask fabric for my daughter’s bedroom.  Can you believe that I can find every color but lavender.  I even found a minky plush lavender damask but not the home décor weight. 

Do you ever envision or imagine the way a room should look and when you go to search for the items to make it all come together you cannot find what you are looking for?  Well that is currently my situation so to keep from stressing out, I went to my fabric stash and sewed a few baby items that are think are so cute.  I always name my items or give them a theme.  I call this my “Transportation Newborn Bib and Kimono Booties Set”

Features road signs and modes of transportation. The bib is backed with a soft red chenille fabric and has a super absorbent layer for the little spit-ups. Bib also has velcor closure for a quick on and off.

Includes kimono style boots with a soft red chenille sole.

Bib measures approximately 6 1/2 width and 5 1/2 from neck to bottom.

We also have just the bib featured in the Transportation theme.

I also have also listed an “Asian Theme 3-pc Set in our Etsy shop that is super cute.

This gift set is perfect for baby/toddler on the go.  It features an Asian inspired print bib that is super absorbent and backed with a soft chenille fabric, a burp cloth, and a diaper holder. This diaper holder is perfect to carry when you do not feel like bringing the entire diaper bag with you.

Bib measures approx. 8" x 12"
Burp cloth measures approx. 10 1/2" x 17 1/2"
Diaper holder measures approx. 10" x 7

Visit our Etsy shop at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyHeaven

and also visit:

www.simplyheavenbaby.com for new products all the time.

Sesame Street

We all know that Sesame Street has been on for many years.  I can remember watching Sesame Street as a child.  They made you laugh and learn too.  Some of my favorite characters are: Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, and Elmo.  Back in my day we did not have a computer so we watched Sesame Street on T.V.  Today they even have a website for interactive learning and playing.  You can visit http://www.sesamestreet.org/
and you can even download Sesame Street episodes on iTunes which I think is really cool.  Our way of watching Sesame Street was on PBS which is still on today so check your local listings for times. 

I could not resist this cute fabric and when I saw it, I immediately thought toddler bib because that is when most children start to watch Sesame Street.  This cute toddler bib is now featured in our Etsy shop at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyHeaven

Made from a durable Elmo print and back with soft red chenille which could be totally reversible.  So visit our Etsy shop and take a look at some of our other great products too!

"Baby It Is Getting Cold Outside!"

I am back in the south and the weather is beginning to turn cool.  While living in Germany you experienced all four seasons.  In the winter, it got very cold and snowed.  This was something I was not used to but I got use to this very quick.  My grandmother would always tell me, "protect that baby's head." By this she meant in the summer they should wear a hat or bonnet to protect their heads from the sun and in the winter a warm hat to protect their heads from the cold.  She would also say, " a baby's immune system is not as developed as adults so you DO NOT want this baby to get sick!"  With my grandmother's voice in the back of my mind, I made sure that each of my babies head were always protected.

With the weather getting cooler you do not want to wait until the last minute to go and shop for a hats, gloves, boots, etc.,.  In the past, with my experience, they have either sold out or do not have the size that I need so I am left to go from store to store in order to piece enough outerwear together.

We have added two new cute hat and boot sets by Baby Deer that will be perfect for the cold weather.

This beret style hat and boot set by Baby Deer is so cute and sassy for a little princess.

The hat and boots both features cute little bows and a sassy little leopard lining on both the hat and inside the boots.

This super warm hat and boot set for a little boy is perfect for your little prince.

These items have now been added to our website!

Visit http://www.simplyheavenbaby.com/ so your baby will be ready for the cold weather!

Unique Baby Shower Gifts Pt.2 (Centerpieces)

The last time I posted, I shared a unique baby shower gift with all of you. 

A custom bib and burp cloth set (http://simplyheavenbaby.blogspot.com/2010/10/unique-baby-shower-gifts.html).

I always think that a custom made item is a great gift for any baby.  This week is not only unique gift but it will make a great centerpiece at a baby shower.  At the end of the baby shower, and once the baby comes all the items can be used for the baby.  Instead of taking a bunch of baby items and just putting them in a gift bag, why not bring this to the baby shower?

A custom made diaper cupcake.  This is a cute rubber ducky themed diaper cupcake that is gender neutral.
The diaper cupcake includes:

-Infant Diapers
-One receiving blanket
-Ducky t-shirt and hat set by bon be'be'
-Comb and brush set
-Ducky scrubee
-Trial size lavender babywash by Gerber

As you can tell this makes the perfect set for baby at bathtime!

This item is now listed in my Etsy shop!  Click on the Etsy items to see all items in the shop now!

Also be sure to continue to visit http://www.simplyheavenbaby.com/ because we are adding new products all of the time.  Visit us on Facebook and become a fan!

Unique Baby Shower Gifts

I am so grateful to have good friends.  They gave me a baby shower (years ago) while I was away from my family.  It is always good having support from friends.  I have hosted and attended many baby showers and it is one thing that never fails.  The mother-to-be always gets two of the same gifts and she will have to end up exchanging them for something else that the new baby will need.  While living in other countries normally we shopped at one main store, therefore if a baby shower was being given most of the guests were selecting gifts from the same store. Now if you live in a big city this might not be as big of a problem for you but after a while, the guests would just give gift certficates because they knew the odds also.  This is one of the reasons that I started making many baby items.  I also think this is one of the reasons that I would always get invited to baby showers also:)  Not only were the items unique but many of the moms there would also want the same thing for their baby.

It is always a good feeling to see the mother-to-be face light up because quite frankly, it is so darn cute!

For all of you out there that want to give something unique at the next baby shower, I have listed a cute bib and burp set on sale now on http://www.etsy.com/ and http://www.simplyheavenbaby.com/

The bib and burp cloth set features the Michael Miller Carnival Bloom print with a a soft pink Minky Dot fabric. 

Visit http://www.etsy.com/ or http://www.simplyheavenbaby.com/ to purchase your set for baby.  These are so super cute and most of all it will make a unique and special baby shower gift! 

The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same

This is my very first post and I am so excited.  I have procrastinated on starting a blog for years now.  I am back in the United States and I feel as though I should not put this off any longer.  As I stated in my profile, my goal is to bring you all things that are beautiful, creative, and informational.  So here we go....

Have you ever heard of the old saying, the more things change the more they stay the same?
Well, I am blessed and lucky to have lived in Germany, Japan, and Italy.  I have travel to several different countries such as, Austria, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.  Every culture is different and I have learned so many things from each country.  I still look forward to traveling to other places that are on my list.

When I was a baby, my grandmother fed us "from the table."  This means there was no baby food bought.  Whatever everyone else ate, that is what we ate.  While living in Japan, I noticed that the Japanese feed their children "from the table."  I have search the internet high and low for the equipment I would see my friend use but unfortunately I had no luck.  My Japanese friend would come over with her baby and if she at an apple she would have a tool that looked something like a grater.  She would grate the apple and maybe add a little juice and feed her baby an apple also.

Now do not get me wrong there is baby food in Japan but my friends would use this grater apparatus and feed their children some of the same foods that they would eat.

Amazon carries several baby food mills.  I think that this is great for those mothers on the go but still want to feed their kids natural fruits and vegetables. 

This is a Green Sprouts Baby Food Mill and I think that it is a great item for moms on the go to have. 

With my kids this is my food mill.
This is an extended process but my grandmother would not have it any other way.  If we had a banana, I would take the fork and mash the banana while added a little milk.  For a real treat the kids would get, black eyed peas, cornbread, and "pot liquor."
Do any of you out there feed your kids from the table?