Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide | Toddler Edition: Part One

I can not believe it's that time of year again.

I really am trying to stay ahead of the game this year,

and as always- trying is always the key word though.

I always see so many gift guides this time of year-

husbands, wives, boyfriends, girlfriends,

but now that I'm a mom, 

my focus is always on my little man.

With his birthday being just a couple weeks before Christmas

I'm finding that I need to think outside the box more and more

(this will be his third Christmas, even tho he will only be turning 2!)

To say he is spoiled loved would be an understatement,

and I find that there are only so many gifts for his age range in the stores.

And after his birthday a handful of my ideas turn into

a fun day of returns errands.

So, I've taken my search to Etsy this year.

I decided to break this up into two posts-

because I want to take the time to highlight these four AMAZING Etsy shops.

I chose to do a Mini Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide,

because that is always where I struggle.

(My husband makes up for my lack of SS creativity!) 

All items I am highlighting are under $12

and are handmade with love AND can be found on Etsy!

So keep supporting those small business this year, 

and check out these first two Etsy shops! 

The first shop I want to share with you is Saras Daisy Love.

Oh my goodness does this shop have some adorable handmade items.

My absolute favorite are Sara's crayon rolls, 

but she also makes adorable coffee sleeves, bookmarks, 

sun glass cases, and tissue holders!

But back to the crayon rolls...

You have three options: 

either a 8 count, jumbo, or a 16 count crayon roll. 

Added bonus:

All the patterns she uses are SO STINKIN CUTE!

Sara sent met the Bermuda Pigs Jumbo crayon roll, and it's perfect!

"This crayon roll holds 8 toddler or triangular crayons (crayons not included). 

All products are made of 100% cotton fabrics and they

easily roll up and close with a coordinating elastic band and button. 

No ribbons to tie for little fingers and no noisy Velcro in church!"

Each crayon roll is machine washable and measures 
approximately 10"x5" (un-rolled) and approximately 3"x5" (rolled)

Now, I have two things I must say about this product...

One- It's genius.

Two- The quality is AMAZING.

Sara was a sweetheart as well, 

and I know there is competition as many shops make Crayon Rolls on Etsy.

however, I'm highly recommending Saras Daisy Love,

I promise, you will not be disappointed!

And  if I didn't sell you already, the price, totally affordable.

(Small- $6 | Jumbo- $9 | 16 Count- $12)

As a mom to a (almost) two year old, 

I am never without some paper and crayons.

My son LOVES to color. 

And it keeps him busy... win WIN.

This product keeps each crayon neatly in place, 

and eliminates loose crayons falling to the bottom of your purse / diaper bag.

Plus, how cute does this look all rolled up and ready to go?!

Next, I want to share Hearts Desire. 

Hearts Desire is run by Karen and her husband,

and they hand make so many great items for your little ones.

Peg Dolls, Memory Games, & Sorting Games 

just to name a few! 

Karen sent me a set of their Lacing Buttons, 

and at just $8 this is a perfect gift for any toddler.

"These are great little buttons for toddlers and small children to learn lacing. 

Emphasizes eye-hand coordination 

and can be used for teaching them colors as well."

"Each set comes with 6 brightly colored maple buttons that are 1.5" across, 

a shoelace, and a 100% cotton muslin bag for storing."

(Recommended age: 3+)

These buttons are the PERFECT size for little hands,

and with their cute little storage bag,

they are perfect for all the Mamas out there to toss in their purse.

Busy bags are very much IN right now, 

and why? 

Well that's obvious. 

They keep your little ones BUSY! :)

These buttons are so perfect for plane rides, restaurants, 

or for around the house when you need a minuet to yourself!

Yes. Even the most amazing Mamas need a break, 

even if it's for just a few short minutes! 

And not only are these lacing buttons perfect for lacing-

 you can also use the shoelace for learning to tie, 

knots, bows, you name it!

You still have time to get your orders in before the BIG rush 

of the last minuet Christmas shoppers.

I hope you loved these two items as much as I do-

and I hope they make their way into your little one's stocking

this holiday season! 

Tomorrow, I will be sharing two more items

that you won't want to miss out on. 

I promise! :) 

The Halloween Collection

I'm so excited to announce the 

Halloween Collection 

by Simply Sweet Prints!

Today I bring you the first three additions.

I'd love to hear your thoughts,

comment below and let me know which one you like best!

And if you're not already-

 follow Simply Sweet Prints on Facebook & Instagram

for upcoming specials and giveaways! 

May Giveaway!

Oh my gosh, how is it MAY already?! 

Today, I'm doing a giveaway for my 8x10 Sunshine printable! 

It's a perfect way to brighten your home or office space. 

All you have to do is head over to my facebook page and do the following. 

1. Like Simply Sweet Prints on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/simplysweetprints

2. Share the giveaway post on your wall.

3. Leave a comment letting me know you liked and shared, along with your email! 

Easy as that!

Thursday's Thought

Moon Beams Wall Art (8x10)

Good Morning

Last night was a productive one. 
(In my opinion at least!)

I made dinner, participated in Simple As That's first live facebook chat, as well as made two new birth announcements for Simply Sweet Prints.

Cottage (5x7)

Burlap (5x7)

The weather has been beautiful here in sunny AZ, so we are trying to enjoy it as much as we can before we are locked up in the summer months!

However, I am excited to announce that I will soon be adding banners to the Simply Sweet Shop! Make sure to follow Simply Sweet Moments and like my Facebook page so you don't miss out! 

Welcome, Nursery Wall Art!

I don't know how stay at home moms do it. 

Finding time to work, with my now 15 month old son, is next to impossible! He is a bundle of energy and than some, who doesn't nap, and definitely doesn't like to sleep through the night. 

#mommyproblems :)

So... slowly but surely additions will be made.

I am beyond excited to share my first two wall art printables, that are perfect for your little one's nursery! 

They both come in a variety of colors, so make sure to choose your preference upon checkout! 

To order, simply visit: Simply Sweet Prints

Both wall art prints are sent as an 8x10 printable. 

Lovely Wall Art Printable (8x10)

For some reason this print is showing way darker than it really is.
You can see the actual version in the shop.
Sorry! :)

Adventure Wall Art Printable (8x10)

Easter Additions!

My husband is amazing, and fixed my computer. Which means... I can now share the first three EASTER additions to Simply Sweet Prints!

Make sure to like my Facebook Page and sign up for updates via email (to the right!) so that you don't miss out on any new additions or specials! 

I also have to add that (although it's not my favorite season) I absolutely love spring... 
For the fun, bright colors alone! 

I hope you enjoy the new additions!

Happy Easter (5x7)

Happy Easter- Family (5x7)

Happy Easter- Chevron (5x7)

Isn't She Lovely.

It's Saturday! 

I could not be more thankful for the weekend! The weekend means I have a second set of eyes and hands to help out with my little man. 14 months is such an amazing age, but he can't be left alone for a second! That allows for little to no time for myself, but I promise I am not complaining! 

As I type this, my big helper (aka my husband) is asleep on the couch. He is obviously excited for the weekend as well, but for different reasons! :)

Anyways, we spent this past week moving, and packing and unpacking, along with a lot of cleaning. I can not express how excited I am to be in a (rental) home. No more apartments. No more three flights of stairs. Hello front door and garage. HELLO BACKYARD! 

The other night I got on my laptop for the first time in a week, since everything was packed, and the internet was down. The break from technology was definitely refreshing! 

However, I was missing Simply Sweet Prints and itching to share some new creations! 

Last night I created a new baby girl announcement. (Please excuse my adorable son's picture!)

 I could not, for the life of me, decide which I liked more, so I am offering both versions of my new announcement, Lovely. 

Lovely- Vertical (5x7)

Lovely- Horizontal (5x7)

Which style do you prefer?!

Two New Additionsl

I know I said I probably wouldn't have any new additions to Simply Sweet Prints for a couple weeks, but sometimes you just need a break from packing, and creating new announcements is a nice way for me to relax and do just that!

So, today I've added a new birth announcement, and a new maternity announcement. 

Birth Announcement- God's Grace (5x7)

This is only the second maternity announcement I've added, but I was melting over this quote.

If I would have seen it before I had my son, I probably would have sent out the announcement below, myself! 

Maternity Announcement- Grand Adventure (6x6)

I've had a lot of new followers the past few days, and I couldn't be more excited! Thanks so much for stopping by! Don't forget to sign up for updates via email (to the right!) so you don't miss out on any new additions! 

And as always, stop by and say Hi on Etsy! 

Simply Sweet Prints

Happy Monday!

This week is going to be filled with packing & moving!

But, before I get my week started, I wanted to share one new addition to the shop!

This is one of my personal favorites so far, I am loving the lace!

Most likely, there will be no new additions for the next couple weeks... but then again you never know! 

Don't forget to check out Simply Sweet Prints on Etsy!

Simply Sweet Prints- Grand Opening!

I am beyond excited to share my new business venture.

I officially opened my second Etsy shop, Simply Sweet Prints, on February 18th. and I could not be more excited to share my shop with the Etsy world! 

Currently, I'm focusing on birth announcements with a splash of birthday and maternity in the mix. 

It's A Boy- Bubbles (5x7)

It's A Boy- Calendar (5x7)

Life has been crazy, but in the next couple months once it finally settles down, I will be back at it, and branching out! 

Don't forget to sign up for updates via my little blog so you don't miss out, and as always thanks for stopping by!

Simply Sweet Prints is offering 10% off all orders until February 28th! Enter code "grandopening" at the time of checkout! 

New Frame- It's A Girl!

This past weekend I attended a baby shower for one of my dear friends. She is super crafty so I knew as soon as I found out she was pregnant- I wanted to make her a frame for her baby shower!

Normally, I do a light background,but this time I stepped out of the box and went with a grey background. I was very happy with how it turned out, and I feel as though it makes the name stand out just a little bit more! 

To view more frames, or request a custom order visit:

Little Bug Frames

"Nurses are angels in comfortable shoes."

I was so excited when I got a request to make a nurse themed frame the other day from MGA Home Healthcare.

I took my little man to the craft stores, and was so excited to see some of the cutest nursing related stickers! 

Once my little man went to bed, and the house was finally quiet, I turned on some Kings of Leon, and got to work. 

I am very excited to share the final product!

To see more custom frames, head on over to my Etsy shop Little Bug Frames!

Well... It's October

How did that happen?!

I just had a mini panic attack. My little man will be turning one in a little over two months. As if being an overly emotional mommy with how much he has been growing lately isn't enough to deal with... I've been talking for weeks about starting to plan his first birthday, but have yet to actually get the ball rolling. 

So many things I have not been able to make a decision on!

Location. Theme. Cake. Decorations.

What to order. What to make myself. 

I am seriously stressing out. 

I know. It is his first birthday. He will never remember it. But I will. It will be small, simple. But I want it to be perfect. 

I've seen so many adorable ideas on Etsy and Pinterest, I just have to start making some decisions. And that may sound like a simple task, but I may be the most indecisive person you will ever meet. 

For all you mommies out there... any suggestions on throwing a first, first birthday party?!

Hello & Welcome!

Well I did it!

I finally opened my very own Etsy store! Excited is an understatement!

I've always had a passion for scrapbooking. I've also always been a (very) sentimental person, and love giving gifts that I can spend time on, and that are one of a kind. So, I started scrapbooking frames back in 2008. After making multiple frames for gifts, I started getting requests for orders. For a few years, I made them for friends and family, selling them here and there. I don't know what took me so long to finally open my Etsy store... actually I do, I'm a master procrastinator! However, that is not what's important here. The important thing is that I finally did it. 

I am beyond excited to share with you Little Bug Frames  and my new blog My Little Bug.

Here I will not only share the newest additions to Little Bug Frames, but I will also update you on any specials / promotions as well as everything else I am currently loving! 

Please follow and subscribe so you don't miss out! 

Thanks for stopping by!