Friday, October 2, 2009

Giveaway Friday: Silly Cheeks Baby Boutique

I recently came across this amazing and fabulous shop called Silly Cheeks, and I can't begin to tell you how much I wanted to have a little girl after seeing her beautiful hair accessories, blankets and burp cloths and nursing covers....I am in LOVE.....





Everything she has is so bright and fun....and fantastic....I was lucky enough to interview Ginger and get her ideas on her Craft, business and being a mom!


When did you start crafting and why?

I hosted a baby shower for my best friend at the end of June. She received several gift baskets of really adorable monogrammed items and we all went crazy over them! As we inspected the items more closely, she and I exchanged a knowing look and said, yes, this is something I should do. I am a real estate agent and new Mom and really needed something that I could balance better with staying home with my child. This is a perfect fit.


What do you love most about your craft?

That I continually surprise myself. Shock is probably a better word. I literally bought a sewing machine and supplies just two months ago and have managed to bring many of my ideas to fruition. I have always considered myself to be more of an analytical person. I am finding that I have this creative side that I never knew was there. I feel like I am finding my true self through this process.


What is your favorite item that you have available right now?

My Butterfly Garden Gift Basket. I absolutely love the fabric and each item can be personalized with a monogram. It's a great shower gift! It is important to me to create items that are not only beautiful, but functional as well. The Butterfly Garden Baby Blanket / Playmat that I am offering as a giveaway is one of the items included in this gift basket.



Do you have any exciting plans for your shop in the near future?

Yes! I can't wait to add items for baby boys! After all, that is what I have. I plan to add gift baskets in other prints and bodysuits with fun appliques!


What do you find the most exciting and rewarding part of being a mom?

Hands down, watching him hit milestone after milestone. Any Mom knows that with each of these milestones, come many sleepless nights and a ton of frustration. Then he figures out a new skill and the look of satisfaction on his face is priceless! This sweet child of mine blows me away with his beauty, his intelligence, his sense of humor, and, of course, his wicked temper! It's an amazing adventure.



What advice would you give to other moms who may be thinking of getting into crafting and perhaps wanting to sell online?

Understand that running an online business is more than creating the items and posting them online. You will need to learn how to take and edit beautiful photos and promote your business through blogs and social networking sites. I am working hard to develop these invaluable skills. The good news is, there is a plethora of information out there to help a newbie along. Just do it! You just might find your passion, and I truly believe that with passion comes success.



BUY IT! -

You can visit Silly Cheeks's Shop on Etsy and purchase an amazing array of products for little ones! HERE



WIN IT!

Silly Cheeks is Generously Offering one of Our Readers the chance to win Her Butterfly Garden Plush Baby Blanket / Playmat. It is an amazing piece and a must have item for any little pea-pod!





You must visit Silly Cheeks, then come back here and tell us one other item you would love to have!


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5) Get 5 extra entries if you Purchase Something From Silly Cheeks



Contest runs from Friday Oct 2nd to Friday Oct 9th at 11:59 PM PST
Contest is only open to US residents only!
Winner will have 48 hours to respond with information before new winner is chosen!

37 comments:

MBB Founder and Editor Denene Millner said...

The Modern Floral Layered Bow is absolutely gorgeous... it would be perfect in my lovely Lila's hair.

Unknown said...

I love the pumpkin clips. amsbolda@hotmail.com

Evolving Mommy Catherine said...

I like the Fuchsia and Polka Dot Layered Bow. So cute!

Evolving Mommy Catherine said...

I tweeted.
http://twitter.com/EvolvingMommy/status/4579654971

Rachel said...

I follow ya Mama!

And I love the floral nursing cover. So much prettier than the cloth diaper I usually throw over the girls.

Angie said...

I love the bodysuit/headband set!!

Angie said...

I follow!!

MaryAnne said...

I like the bodysuit and flower headband set!

thriftycraftmama at gmail.com

The Nanny said...

This is gorgeous!

theonlinenannyATgmailDOTcom

The Nanny said...

This is my favorite thing in her shop:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=30974143

theonlinenannyAtgmailDOTcom

5dollarFanatic said...

I like the tag blankie/lovey
arianiah@hotmail.com

5dollarFanatic said...

I follow your blog

5dollarFanatic said...

I follow silly cheeks blog
arianiah@hotmail.com

mom2boys said...

I love it! I also love the Butterfly Garden - Set of 3 Baby Burp Cloths. They would match! Thanks

hottmomma_03(at)yahoo(dot)com

mom2boys said...

I follow your blog!:)

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mom2boys said...

I follow silly cheeks blog!

hottmomma_03(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jessica said...

I love the Butterfly Garden Tag Blankie / Lovey
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Honey + Lime said...

I love the Pretty in Pink nursing cover!

The Bluths said...

I love the pumpkin clip (Although I thought it was a tomato) :)

The Bluths said...

I follow your blog

The Bluths said...

Follow on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/budicheeks/statuses/4598188381

Heather said...

I love the Damask Nursing Cover - Light Pink and Chocolate Brown - CUSTOM.

heatherdemke(at)gmail(dot)com

Ann Diana Dinh, said...

I'm a follower!

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Chantel said...

I love the Modern Floral Nursing Cover in blue and green. It's so pretty.

Chantel said...

I'm a follower of your blog!

Chantel said...

I'm a follower of Silly Cheeks blog!

Dolphin Girl said...

Black and Pink Polka Dot hair bow is so cute!

kamewh said...

I love the Modern Floral Nursing Cover - Pink and Brown on Blue :)

Anonymous said...

Love the Butterfly Garden Baby Washies

Kelli said...

I follow.

Kelli said...

I love the bodysuit and flower headband sets.

Laurie said...

I love the butterfly garden fabric, so I like all of the items w/that fabric, especially the changing pad
lauriemac982 at aol dot com

CGIforever said...

the hair clips

Anonymous said...

My fab (besides the playmat) is the Butterfly Garden - Set of 3 Baby Burp Cloths. Thanks for the giveaway!

Keilann
teq97[at]hotmail[dot]com

Birdson said...

I would love to have the Black&Pink Polka Dot Layered Bow.... birdson@roadrunner.com

Birdson said...

I follow U birdson@roadrunner.com

MBB Founder and Editor Denene Millner said...

Thank you SO much for the beautiful blanket... it is absolutely gorgeous!