Friday Favorites: For the Kids

Hi! Happy Friday! I am super excited to share with you some EPIC favorites from this last week! 

Favorite Products from Handmade In Kansas City group: Kids

 Curtis the Teeny Friend by The Little Wing KC
Wooden Toy Truck and Car by Creations by M and J
I ♥ Geek - a sock in my pocket doll by Kiser Krafts
Mini Stuffed Monster - Liro by Lu and Ed
Ellie Mae checkered flowers pigtail clip set by Violet's Buds

Favorite Blog Posts:

• I was honored to be the "Meet the Maker" feature this week on Handmade in KC blog!
• http://www.handmadeinkc.com/2015/06/meet-maker-kiser-krafts.html

• I am so glad another Mom went to see the new movie Inside Out and decided to review it! Thanks Nerdy Fox blog! 
• http://thenerdyfox.com/inside-out-review/

• Lastly, I learn from a new blog Simply Rebekah that I can wash and reuse swim diapers! Love that! 
• http://simplyrebekah.com/2010/08/15/feelin-frugal-swim-diapers/

 Are not all of these things amazing! ☺ I am so happy to share them with all of you! What are some of your favorite things from this past week? Share them in a comment I would LOVE to know!

♥ Kelly

Handmade in KC spring/summer Style!

I love the handmade indie businesses in my area of Kansas City. I am part of a wonderful group, Handmade in KC, and they create some amazing products and have wonderful customer service! Here are a few of my favorite products from this week!  Please make sure to visit each shop as they have more than just what I am sharing here.

Be True by Hang Ups is so stylish for the spring and summer(really for all year round!)
Children's cloth books by Creations by M and J are wonderful teaching tools as well as good for quiet time.
The handmade jam by Aunt Christy's Country Kitchen looks super fresh and yummy!
The bright colors and pretty two strand style of this bracelet by Unravelled is perfect for the summer!
The Costume Wrangler makes EPIC dress-wear - like this Policebox tank top and matching skirt!
The Tulle Box is inspiring summer picnics with this adorable 4th of July colored banner!
You will be the 'belle of the picnic' with this wonderful reversible wrap around skirt by HandmadebyLoloZ!
Nina, made by Little Wing KC, is ready to join a forever friend on a kite flying play-date and picnic. 

Are those products not the most EPIC for spring and summer!?! I loved sharing them with you! Enjoy!

♥ Kelly

Handmade In KC favorites

Hi! I want to share some amazing products from a few of my local indie handmade artisans here in Kansas City. Every single one of these creatives inspire me daily!

Starting in the upper left corner and moving horizontally from left to right, here are the links to my favorite products this week.

• Floral and Lace Maxi Dress by Handmade by Lolo Z
• Handmade Jelly by Aunt Christy's Country Kitchen
• Pink Floral Rhinestone Chain Bracelet by Nuggets of Goodness
• Iota Dots - CP by Ni - Chern designs
• Sunny Yellow Handmade Flower Hoop Art by Violet's Buds
• Tutti Fruiti Extra Large Fabric Storage Bin by Life's Gems
• Wooden Toy Cars and Trucks by Creations by M and J
• Upcycled Belt Wrist Cuff by Gypsy Soup 

I love how Spring-like all of these products are! :) Visit each one of their shops as there is tons more of amazing things available!  

♥Kelly

#StorenvyFlash30 sale

HI! Last year Kiser Krafts was part of a group huge sale, and just found out the shop, Kiser Krafts, will be again part of this EPIC awesome way to save money on Christmas gifts! While I am not the host, I wanted to share some information about it  here.

This is a group of indie shops grouping together to make Cyber Monday, 12/1/14, a huge savings day. There will be more then 50 Storenvy shops running this 30% off their entire shop! That a huge! I mean HUGE! I am so excited to be able to buy the gifts I need during this amazing sale from other small businesses. You can read more about ALL the shops involved on the host's, Lu & Ed, blog: HERE

♥Kelly

#happyhandmade 85 shares

Last weeks #happyhandmade link up hosted by Daft Crafts was full, FULL, of amazing handmade goodies! Here are my favorites...they are all chosen with my children in mind. Enjoy!

Wooden Letters - Legos - Boys room Decor by Art Creations By Jess
Felt Animal Lion Nursery Art - Oscar the Lion by Squshies
Pumpkin the Hand Knit Plushie by Jeannie Knits
Hailey the Unicorn by Plum Papaya

♥Kelly

Violet's Buds 3 Year Anniversary Celebration Giveaway (Win an Owl and 26 other prizes!!)

I love to see my fellow artisan celebrate milestones. My dear friend, Melanie, of Violet's Buds is celebrating her 3 year Anniversary with an EPIC #giveaway today through the 31st. And I am so honored to co-host it with her on my blog. Congratulations Violet's Buds.

Now, on to the list of amazing prizes up for grabs! There are so many wonderful indie handmade things!!

Talk to me Tuesday: Kiser Krafts style

Happy Tuesday! I thought today I would talk to all of you about me and my shop, Kiser Krafts. Yes, I filled out my own form to make sure it was a fun form. If you would like to be featured on Talk to me Tuesday, email me at kiserkrafts@yahoo.com and I can send you the form to fill out.

 

Tell us about you!

 

Hi, my name is Kelly and I am addicted to socks, coffee, and crafting. I am a wife and mother of two toddlers( a girl & a boy). They make my life full and happy. I have sewn my whole life and have loved every moment of it. 

Tell us about your shop!  

Kiser Krafts - making useful socks playful since 2012

My cute little shop is full of sock creations with other crafts, crochet & sewing, thrown in. I love making toys, hats, scarves, and room decorations. My shop began with a birthday gift and a friend encouraging me to sell my creations. I have loved every moment of it. Kiser Krafts helps me stay home with my two young children and feed my sock/crafting addiction. 

 

What is your favorite thing to make?

That is a hard question...I love making everything I make! Lions are so much fun as they are texture and personality but I also love the bunnies as they come together with a huggablity and 'hoppiness'. And then I love to crochet cute hats and infinity scarves as they add warmth to life. In the end, I love to craft. 

What is the hardest part of owning your own online shop?    

I think the hardest part is that it is all on me. I do not have help with stock production nor do I have the internet networking help. I do it all. So time is always running short. Coffee helps that part. 

Do you have any advice to share?

Advice: read, learn, find a community, and ask questions not to copy but to grow yourself. Know that it is hard work, time consuming, and well worth it. One thing I hold to is something someone told me early on in Kiser Krafts history: "Never compare your beginning to another's middle or end." - unknown Remember every journey takes it's own time and path. 

I hope my advice can encourage and help you. You can find and follow me in several places. Follow my blog via GFC, Bloglovin, or by email. And you can follow my SHOP | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | TUMBLR


So now you know a little bit more about me and my shop, Kiser Krafts! Thank you for visiting and reading! 

♥Kelly

With Doll my Heart

For the month of February, Ashley from Penelope's Eclectic Closet has a wonderful line of limited edition dolls available which will benefit charity. She's here as a guest to tell you all about it! Welcome Ashley!

When Stella was born, she had a small hole in her heart. The tiniest imperfection in an otherwise perfect newborn. We feel so fortunate! Her issue was minor. Just a tiny heart murmur needing a couple cardiologist appointments (At Primary Children’s hospital) during the first year of her life to monitor it. In Nov 2013 we got awesome news that her hole had closed and she was good as new! This isn’t even something that would affect her during the rest of her life. We’re so lucky and so grateful for the health of our kids!

February is National Heart Month, and Penelope’s Eclectic Closet will be celebrating by offering one limited-edition doll every day for the 28 days in February. These Heart dolls have the same charm as Penelope’s Eco Friendlies (dolls made from scraps of Penelope Original Dresses to keep extra bits and pieces out of landfills) but have a sweet little heart sewn to their chest! I'll be donating 20% of the proceeds from sales of these dolls to the wonderful folks at Primary Children's Hospital!

You can find Penelope's Eclectic Closet on Storenvy, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, or contact via email.

If you are interested in donating directly to Primary Children's Hospital, read more about it here.  
 

Thank you so much Ashley for sharing your 'heart' and the way you are helping out others with us! What a wonderful gift!

♥Kelly

A Family and Hair bow

Happy Day to you!!! I'd like to share with you some EPIC gifts I have ordered this past Cyber Monday.

A family. Landon's Toy Box makes the most adorable Peg People!! I was able buy two exclusive 2013 elves and this small Nativity play set. I am super impressed with all of them! And both of my children enjoy them. I can see more peg people in my families future. 

  

A Hair bow. Violet's Buds makes the most adorable hair accessories. And this bow matches the dress I am currently sewing for my daughter. I am so pleased with the quality and care that is obvious. She really makes wearing a flower in your hair wonderful!!

If you are looking for a family or a bow - these are the two places to go to. Both have great customer service and fast service! Very personable!

♥Kelly

Handmade Mania week 10

Wow! Week 10 - that is awesome!! How was everyone's Thanksgiving last week?? I had an amazing time with my family and hosting the feast. I am so excited for the up coming week of #handmadelove!! It was full of great gift ideas last week. I enjoyed sharing all of your links!! 

Most viewed link: Turk and Bean fuzzy rainbow plush yeti monster.

Staff pick: Squshies zombie brains hoop art.

Gift Choice (my Mom inspired): Playa Blu fuzzy socks gift set.

I am super excited to see what awesome #handmadelove #gifts you share this week!! 

Remember if you make it with your own hands you can link it up no matter the platform! 

~RULES~

You can link up to two individual products from your shop below for some networking/sharing fun! Select two products from the collection to share via social media using #handmadelove so I can find and share what you have shared. And please share in a comment what two products you share and where. Thank you! ☺

(Do not share to Pinterest without the express permission from the shop owner.) 

By doing this, you'll be able to share EPIC handmade goodness and build shop your network! Also, Please share this link up with someone else. The more people we have join in, the more our items will be shared! I am super excited to share some EPIC Handmade Goodness!!☺

How to link up:
Click "add your link"
Box 1: add the URL to your individual product
Box 2: add the product description
Box 3: put in your email address
Submit then select a thumbnail photo!☺

You never know, your item might be the feature of next week’s link up!! ☺

♥Kelly