Etsy Shop Archives - Palmettos and Pigtails

Pillowcase Dress Reveal!

May 24, 2013 posted by Shara

Do you follow me on Facebook? Or Twitter? You should…because if you do, you already know I have big news today!! The last time I was up visiting Betsy in Maryland, we checked out a new consignment and handmade store called McAdoodle Consignments.

It’s one of Betsy’s favorite places to shop {and would be mine too, if I lived there!!}. Think adorable, name brand clothes that are {well} loved, and brand new homemade items like aprons, children’s belts, and now….

wait for it….

Pillowcase dresses! Pillowcase Dress by Palmettos and Pigtails sold at McAdoodle Consignment My dresses come in three sizes, 18m-2T/3-4/5-6. The sets that I have made so far for McAdoodle are coordinating, meaning there are multiple sizes and patterns that match or coordinate with each other. {If you are like me and have two daughters, odds are they won’t want to “match”, but you’ll want their dresses to at least coordinate color and pattern-wise!}And burp clothes, and pacifier clips, and door hushers, and carseat carrier cushions! {which all came from my Etsy shop}So if you can’t make it to McAdoodle, feel free to swing by my Etsy Shop for other patterns.

All made by little ‘ole me!

I am just tickled pink by this new partnership! I LOVE making this stuff, and hopefully I’m bringing a little bit of Southern flair to Maryland!!!

Go visit McAdoodle in person, or on Facebook!

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{From the Workshop} Ruler Growth Chart

December 12, 2012 posted by Shara

In the spirit of bragging on Dave again, I thought I’d show you the latest and greatest out of the workshop {and straight into the Etsy store!}.

Inspired by all of the marked up door frames, penciled up walls and childhood memories that are left behind everytime a family moves from their home. Why not create a growth chart that not only can be transferred from home to home, but can also double as an attractive work of art on your family’s wall.

The charts we sell are handmade by Dave, using {obviously} precise measurements, and are meant to be hung six inches from the ground {hopefully avoiding baseboards!}. The numbers and marks are hand painted, and the whole chart is stained and coated for protection.

My favorite thing about the growth chart is that you can use a fine tip Sharpie marker to record your child’s height, but you can’t really see the marks from far away….so it’s not completely obvious that we have writing all over it unless you look closely!

It’s the perfect gift for new parents, grandparents {or yourself!}. Check out my etsy shop for more details and to place your order. Use the code HOLIDAY to get 10% off until Christmas!!

www.etsy.com/shop/palmettosandpigtails

Linkin’ up this week!

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The Craft Show {Preparations}

October 25, 2012 posted by Shara

This month is flying by for me. It always does….but usually because I am busy celebrating my birthday and preparing for our Halloween Party. But since we aren’t having the party this year, I thought life would slow down a bit. Not so. I signed up to do two craft shows in mid November….and I’m already in panic mode. I am used to the nonchalant schedule of creating for Etsy-on my own time. And now, I am trying to figure out this Craft Show deal. There is remarkably a lot that goes into it! Luckily, there is Pinterest. I created a Craft Fair board, and have been busy looking at sample booths, reading tips and using checklists to prepare.

So, I have been taking every second that I can get to sew. Including morning times, naptimes and after bedtimes.

And late nights call for good company, yummy treats and smutty tv shows (we are totally hooked on Pretty Little Liar reruns!).

Enough procrastination…back to sewing.

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Etsy Shop Update: {Burpcloths, Carrier Cushions and Door Hushers…Oh my!}

September 10, 2012 posted by Shara

Another shameless plug folks! I’ve been busy working on my new craft room, and have set up shop in the dining room in the meantime! I have a bunch of new carseat carrier cushions. They are double-sided and fit snuggly around your infant’s carseat carrier handle. Believe me, I don’t know how I lived without mine!!

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I also have a few burpcloths that I’ve added….more to come! They are cotton and double-ply flannel. And they just get softer and softer with each washing!

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And finally, my door hushers. These little cuties are another staple in our house. The elastics fit over your doorknob and the fabric goes over the door latch. Not only does it prevent the door from latching (which helps little fingers feel a little safer), but it allows me to silently push the door open if my hands are full (of laundry/children/toys/clotes/etc.) without waking the baby. I love these!

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The above items are ready to ship, but I’m constantly making new ones and am able to work with your fabric choices as well! So if you don’t see something you like, email me and we can find you a print! Check my etsy page often…these are all GREAT for baby showers! =)

www.etsy.com/shop/palmettosandpigtails

Little Bird Baby Shower

May 30, 2012 posted by Shara

Ok, so here’s one shower I can claim no part of (other than as a guest!). But I know I will be piggy backing off of some of these ideas!

My good friend Karey is having a baby in July….and we are soooooo excited! She and her hubby, Jimmy, are some of the coolest kids on the block and a couple of my closest friends from the camp I used to work at back in college.

Her family threw her the cutest surprise shower on The Lantern Queen Riverboat up in Havre de Grace, MD. I was super-excited that I just happened to be up north when it was happening, so I actually got to go! She was soooooo surprised!

The Lantern Queen is this beautiful old riverboat, complete with a paddlewheel and, of course, views of the Susquehanna River!

I just have a thing for old bridges….and this is one of my favorite parts of Maryland because of all of the water, docks and bridges!!

While we were waiting to board the boat, some of Karey’s cousins made friends with some local fishermen and reeled in a few!

We finally boarded, and our fearless captain took us on a three-hour tour, while we played games, ate, drank mimosas and opened gifts!

We played several games, including a word scramble and a guessing game, and also created pages for a baby alphabet book. Knowing full well that I am not the best artist, I chose the letter N….and kept it simple!

The shower decorations were just precious! Karey and Jimmy are waiting to find out the gender of the baby, so for now, it’s being called their “baby bird.” Which is perfect considering their last name is quite bird-like as well! =)

Little birdcages everywhere!! And tree centerpieces with scrapbooky birds hanging, and birdseed filled flowerpots.

Little bags of bird-shaped sugar cookies and heart-shaped bird feeders were the favors.

The grandmas and great-grandma to-be!

Karey got some of the cutest and most creative gifts I’ve ever seen…

I especially liked this poem from a friend, that explained the everyday baby items in a gift basket.

I gave Karey my Shrimp N Grits 3-pack of burpcloths, and added a Door Husher and Reversible Carseat Carrier Cushion. (Like ‘em? Check out all the others I make in my Etsy Store!!)

The weather was beautiful, the Mommy was glowing and the party was awesome! Thanks for a great time and good luck with your Baby Bird Karey!

I’m linking up here this week!

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New Stuff in My Etsy Shop (And a Coupon)!!

March 27, 2012 posted by Shara

Another shameless plug for my Etsy shop! In addition to a couple of new burpcloth patterns, I’ve added some headbands too! And I’ve started making a little doodad which I call a Door Husher. I literally could not think of a better name. Please, please help me name the things!! This little thingy has been a lifesaver in our house. It allows me to sneak in and out of Amelia’s room without having to turn her squeaky knob, or loudly latch the door. It’s made out of a thick fabric, and has elastic on either side that goes around the doorknobs. The fabric sits on top of the latch, and prevents the door from latching…making it easy for me to just gently (and quietly) push open her door. Comes in very handy too, when I have my hands full and I can just bump the door with whatever is free and it will open!

Here are the new fabric choices for the Door Hushers and for the burp cloths….these make great gifts for new moms!!

Here is the new burpcloth pack….it’s named Magnolia. And I was so happy to send one to my new baby cousin Cameron, who was born a couple of weeks ago in GA!!

I also sent Cameron’s mom, Heather, a new headband…hopefully it makes her feel pretty and feminine! The best thing about thm is that they are completely interchangeable…they can fit on any headband, and look great on moms and kids alike. I just love these…I wear one almost every day!

These are just a few of the choices I have up for sale….check out my Etsy Shop to see the rest! And remember, I can make custom orders for any of my items, so if you have a specific fabric, color or team you’d like me to feature, just let me know!

Thanks for visiting! (Tell your friends!!) Oh, and because you stuck with me til the end of my post, use the coupon code SPRING on your order for 10% off! Offer good for a limited time…so hurry!